Triennial elections for school Boards of Trustees are to be held during September this year. NOMINATION FORMS HAVE BEEN EMAILED. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE IF YOU REQUIRE A HARD COPY. CLOSE OFF DATE IS THIS FRIDAY 5 AUGUST.

7 SEPTEMBER ELECTION TIMELINE

Supplementary Roll Closes 1 August
Nominations Close 5 August
Invitation to Vote 10 August
Election Day 7 September
Declaration of Result 13 September
New board in place 14 September

School boards are responsible for the school or kura's performance and ensuring that all legal requirements are met. The board is accountable for student achievement, sets the vision for the school and ensures that the school or kura complies with legal and policy requirements.

Trustees are active leaders in their school or kura and need to work well in a team. Boards need a balance of skills and experience to ensure effective processes for planning, monitoring, reporting and reviewing the school or kura's performance are in place.

We have been so fortunate to have had Board members with a diverse range of skills. Due to various reasons, some Board members will not be restanding in the upcoming election. If you are interested in finding out about becoming a school trustee visit: http://www.trustee-election.co.nz/becoming-a-trustee or contact Annette in the office.