Welcome to Royal Oak Intermediate

Board of Trustees Representatives

Chairperson:                            Helen Stuart

Elected Parent Representatives: Jo Kelly

                                              Mark Steinmetz

                                              Jane Waa

                                              Renate Hofmann

Co-opted Trustees:                   Kirsty  Hardie Boys

Staff Representative:                 Frankie Schaumkel

Principal:                                 Darryl Connelly

Board Secretary:                       Adrienne Donne

 Next Meeting:                        7 Septembr 2010 at 6pm in the staffroom

 

Working together for our children’s success

Strong leaders make strong schools! Help us make our school strong!

What is a school board of trustees?

Every state and state-integrated school in New Zealand has a board of trustees. Boards bring families, communities and schools together to work for a quality education for our children. The board of trustees is the employer of all school staff and sets the school’s overall strategic direction. The school's principal is the board’s ‘chief executive’ and manages the school's operation in line with the board’s policies. The membership of our school board includes four elected parent representatives, one co-opted member, an elected staff representative and the principal.

What do trustees do?

School trustees have a very important role in making sure every child achieves their potential at school. Here are some of the things we do:
• Work with the principal and consult with staff, students and the community.
• Set the educational goals and strategic direction of the school.
• Monitor progress and let parents know how the school is progressing against its annual   targets and how well students are achieving.
• Decide how the school’s funding will be spent.
• Select the school’s principal and support the development of all staff.
• Oversee the management of staff, property, finances, curriculum and administration.

Can I get involved?     Yes!    Our school needs your skills!

Standing for the BOT is a great way to get involved in your child’s education. There is ongoing training and support available to make carrying out this responsibility easier.

 Parents, caregivers and people from the wider community can be nominated for election to a school board. You do not need to have a child at the school.

How do I become a trustee?

Ask the school about going along to a board meeting to see how it works. The board chairperson or any other board member can also answer questions about what the board does. Contact the board if you want to find out about standing for election, nominating someone else and voting in the election – they will be happy to help.

Contact the board at:  bot@royaloakint.school.nz