Our Board Members | 2025
Who are our Board members and What do they do ?
The Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū Board comprises:
Six elected parents, Jono Skinner (Presiding Member), Sondra Davoren, Chloe Newble, Tim Kirby, Manu Miskell & Andrew Gebbie
Gavin Burn (Principal); and
Kimberly Russell (Staff Member).
Board members are elected for a 3 year term.
The Board is responsible for the school’s performance, and for ensuring that all legal requirements are met. The Board’s primary focus is to ensure ongoing improvement in student achievement outcomes for all students.
The Board's emphasis is strategic rather than administrative. All trustees come to the Board table entrusted to ensure effective governance, despite the different perspectives they bring to board discussions. Trustees are neither advocates nor delegates but work for positive outcomes for all learners. Trustees are not the immediate point of contact for parent concerns. These should be dealt with in accordance with the complaints policy available on the school website, unless of a serious nature.
The Work of the Board
The Board:
In consultation with the school community, sets the strategic direction of the school through the charter (the Board’s key policy document which sets out the vision, aims, objectives, directions and targets for the school);
Seeks assurance from management (the Principal and senior staff) that the programmes being implemented in the school can achieve the charter goals and targets;
Monitors progress against charter goals and targets;
Provides the community with regular updates on how the school is performing in relation to the charter goals and targets;
Ensures National Education Goals and government priorities are being addressed;
Monitors and evaluates student progress and achievement;
Oversees the management of staff, property and finances, ensuring resources are used prudently to ensure the highest possible quality programmes are provided for students;
Deals with matters referred by the Principal.
The Principal is responsible for the implementation of the policies and decisions of the Board, and reports to the Board at each meeting. The Board has delegated the day-to-day operational organisation and management of the school to the Principal.
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Questions?
If you have a query about the work or responsibilities of the Board, you can email the Board at bot@cashmereprimary.school.nz.
Interested in becoming a trustee?
You can become a trustee by standing at the next election, or by standing when a vacancy arises. You need to be nominated by a parent at the school. For further information, go to http://www.trusteeelection.co.nz.