All New Zealand state and state integrated schools are required to have a Board under the New Zealand Education Act.

Who is on the Board?

Trustees are elected by the parent community. The Board is made up of five parent representatives, one staff representative, and the Principal.

Left to Right:

Jessie Jones (Property Portfolio), Bobbie Jo Pringle (Staff Rep), Kirsty Panapa (Principal), Andy Dartmann (Finance Portfolio), Hayley Evans (HR Portfolio), Richard Merrilees (Health and Safety Portfolio), Cameron Renouf (Presiding Member/Board Chair)

What does the Board do?

Essentially the Board governs the school whilst the Principal manages the day to day running of the school. The Board is the Crown entity responsible for the governance of the school.

The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school and overseeing the management of personnel, property, finance, and administration. It is the Board’s responsibility to deal with employment matters, as well as ensuring the school communicates effectively with the community.

The Board is required to manage the school according to the school charter and the National Strategic Priorities, as stipulated by the Ministry of Education.

Where and when do they meet?

Meetings are held twice a term on a Monday evening at 6:00 pm in the Principal's office at school. Meeting dates are posted on the school calendar and in the weekly Newsletter. Members of the school community are welcome to attend and observe at any Board meeting.

What should I do if I have a concern or issue I would like to see addressed?

First, speak to the relevant staff member, and then the Principal, before reaching the Board level.