27 June 2018
Kaikohe East School Board Minutes
Present
Chicky Rudkin, Kaz Chamberlain, Alicia Tomuri
Apologies
Lisa Tuwhangai, Kelly Pattison
In attendance
Don Edmonds (Secretary)
Minutes
RESOLVED Chicky/Kaz
That the minutes are a true record of the previous meeting.
Noted in Discussion
The school house has been let to Alison Davis.
We should consider the possibility of insulating the house.
Correspondence
RESOLVED Alicia/Chicky
That the correspondence is approved.
Matters Arising
RESOLVED Kaz/Alicia
That the board does not intend to request a change of audit arrangements for 2018-2020.
Financial Report
RESOLVED Kaz/Chicky
That the April financial report is received.
Curriculum Review
RESOLVED Alicia/Kaz
That the Science Curriculum Review Report is received.
Operations Policy Review
RESOLVED Chicky/Alicia
That the Financial Planning, Financial Condition, Asset Management Policy Review Report is received.
Special Topics
Governance Policy Review
RESOLVED Kaz/Alicia
That the Governance Policy Review report is received.
Noted in Discussion
Financial Stewardship means ensuring that the school financial position and financial procedures are appropriate. Reports from Education Services and the auditor’s management letter highlight areas of concern.
The detailed meeting procedures are there to assist the board to deal with any contentious situations that may arise at a board meeting.
In practice we have only being using the sub-committee procedure for appointments.
Teacher Appointment (1)
RESOLVED Kaz/Chicky
That Pamela Moana Pou is appointed to cover for Waiora’s Maternity Leave.
Noted in Discussion
The vacancy created by Kelli’s resignation has been advertised.
In the meantime the position in Poutama is being covered by Mark Graham.
Mark has a Limited Authority to Teach. This has been extended to August.
Teacher Appointment (2)
RESOLVED Chicky/Alicia
That Barbara Phillips is appointed fixed term for the remainder of 2018.
Noted in Discussion
This is for a small new entrants class using the meeting room as a classroom.
This position will be school funded.
Next Meeting
Wednesday 8 August 2018.
Signed
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