Every state and state-integrated school in New Zealand has a board. School board membership includes elected parent representatives, an elected staff representative and the principal.
Boards provide culturally responsive strategic leadership and direction to schools. First and foremost a board is accountable for student progress and achievement to its parents and community. The board has the overall responsibility for the school. This includes legal obligations covering curriculum, property, personnel, finance and health and safety.
Here are some specific things the board does:
For the upcoming meeting dates and minutes of our previous board meetings, please click here.
Boards provide culturally responsive strategic leadership and direction to schools. First and foremost a board is accountable for student progress and achievement to its parents and community. The board has the overall responsibility for the school. This includes legal obligations covering curriculum, property, personnel, finance and health and safety.
Here are some specific things the board does:
- Sets the strategic direction and long-term plans for the school and monitors the board’s progress against them.
- Monitors and evaluates student progress and achievement.
- Oversees the management of staff, property, finances, curriculum and administration.
- Ensures that the educational needs and aspirations of Māori learners, Pasifika learners and learners with special education needs are identified, planned for and met.
- Fulfils the intent of the Treaty of Waitangi by valuing and reflecting New Zealand’s dual cultural heritage.
- Appoints and supports the principal and assesses their performance.
For the upcoming meeting dates and minutes of our previous board meetings, please click here.