Nominations are invited for the election of two parent representatives to the Nayland College School Board. A nomination form is included in this article and hard copies may be collected from reception. Nominations close at 12pm Thursday 4 August.

Nomination Form

Attached is a nomination form to enable you to put your name forward as a candidate in the forthcoming board of trustees’ election, or to nominate someone else as a candidate. We have nomination forms available in Te Reo Māori and some other languages. Please contact the returning officer if these are required. 

Nominating yourself or someone else

If you are on the voting roll and eligible to vote, you can nominate yourself. Please remember to sign both parts of the form.

If you are nominating someone else, complete the nomination form and make sure it includes all the required contact details and signatures.

You can post, hand deliver or email your nomination form/s to the returning officer (see details below). Nominations close at 12pm Thursday 4 August 2022.

Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is enclosed.

Candidate statement

If you are a candidate, you are invited to submit an optional statement (up to 400 words) and photo. Make sure your statement is received by 12pm Thursday 4 August so that it can be sent to voters with the voting papers.

The returning officer may remove or edit any part of the candidate’s statement if it exceeds 400 words or is offensive or defamatory.

Electoral roll

The electoral roll is held at the school office and can be viewed during normal school hours.

Eligibility

Anyone can stand for election to the board, except for some exclusions. Please check information on who is not eligible. If you are not on the voting roll you must be nominated by a person who is.

Scrutineers

A candidate may nominate a person to sit with the returning officer during the vote count to make sure it is done correctly. Scrutineers are also required for electronic elections if a recount is needed. Please advise the returning officer in writing of your scrutineer’s name and contact details before election day. Candidates cannot be scrutineers.

Voting and results

Electronic voting will not be an option for this election.

If there are more nominations than vacancies for parent representatives, a voting election will be held. Eligible voters will be issued voting papers and candidate statements, on or before Thursday 11 August.

The poll closes at 4pm on Thursday 8 September. The highest polling candidates will be elected to the board, and results will be notified to the school community and other affected parties.

Returning Officer details

Post, hand deliver, or email (scanned) completed nomination form/s to: 

Sarah Luton, Nayland College, 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011

Email: sarah.luton@nayland.school.nz

Why join a school board?

School board members are active leaders in our schools. They have an important role of supporting strong professional leadership and ensuring effective teaching for all students through informed governance.

Parents/caregivers and people in the wider community can be parent representatives. School boards need to represent the diversity of their school communities to ensure a bright future for all our children.

The school board elections are the opportunity to vote for candidates who will make a positive difference for children’s education. We need more people willing to use their skills and experiences for the benefit of students!

"Board members are entrusted by the community to ensure the success of our schools and a bright future for our children. We need an education system where all children are expected to succeed and one where we all take shared responsibility in ensuring this happens. As a member of a school board you can make things happen - you can make a difference."

- Lorraine Kerr, NZSTA President

What does it mean to be on a school board?

Our Community member guide to the role of school boards provides information on what school boards are, the role of members, and how to become a board member. You can also check out our information for parents on the NZSTA website.

For more information on becoming a trustee click here.