BOARD OF TRUSTEES - GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact the Board of Trustees: bot@opawa.school.nz
Why do we have a Board of Trustees?
All New Zealand Schools and state-integrated schools are required to have a Board of Trustees under the New Zealand Education Act.
Who is on the Board of Trustees?
The Opawa School Board of Trustees is made up of five parent representatives, one staff representative, the Deputy Principal, and the Principal.
What is the role of the Board of Trustees?
Essentially the Board governs the school whilst the Principal manages the day to day running of the school. The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, overseeing the management of personnel, property and finance rather than administrative detail. Enhancing student achievement is its focus.
When do they meet?
The Board of Trustees meetings are held twice a term on a Thursday evening at 7pm in the school Board Room. Meeting dates for 2019 are as follows:
Thursday 28th March
Thursday 16th May
Thursday 27th June
Thursday 8th August
Thursday 19th September
Thursday 31st October
Thursday 12th December
Where can I find a copy of the minutes?
Copies of the meeting minutes are displayed on the school BoT notice board in the school office area.
Can I attend a meeting?
Members of the school community are welcome to attend and observe at our monthly meetings however visitors are asked not to be present during the Public Excluded Session.
What should I do if I have a compliment or complaint?
Please refer to our complaints procedures under the Policies & Procedures section of our website.
* In the first instance complaints must be discussed with the teacher concerned. If there is no resolution the complaint must then be discussed with the appropriate Learning Team Leader. Following this step if there is still a concern please make an appointment to see the Deputy Principal and/or Principal.
All New Zealand Schools and state-integrated schools are required to have a Board of Trustees under the New Zealand Education Act.
Who is on the Board of Trustees?
The Opawa School Board of Trustees is made up of five parent representatives, one staff representative, the Deputy Principal, and the Principal.
What is the role of the Board of Trustees?
Essentially the Board governs the school whilst the Principal manages the day to day running of the school. The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, overseeing the management of personnel, property and finance rather than administrative detail. Enhancing student achievement is its focus.
When do they meet?
The Board of Trustees meetings are held twice a term on a Thursday evening at 7pm in the school Board Room. Meeting dates for 2019 are as follows:
Thursday 28th March
Thursday 16th May
Thursday 27th June
Thursday 8th August
Thursday 19th September
Thursday 31st October
Thursday 12th December
Where can I find a copy of the minutes?
Copies of the meeting minutes are displayed on the school BoT notice board in the school office area.
Can I attend a meeting?
Members of the school community are welcome to attend and observe at our monthly meetings however visitors are asked not to be present during the Public Excluded Session.
What should I do if I have a compliment or complaint?
Please refer to our complaints procedures under the Policies & Procedures section of our website.
* In the first instance complaints must be discussed with the teacher concerned. If there is no resolution the complaint must then be discussed with the appropriate Learning Team Leader. Following this step if there is still a concern please make an appointment to see the Deputy Principal and/or Principal.