Board of Management
Board of Management 2024- 2027
Patron: Bishop Michael Duigan
Patron’s Nominee: Eamon O’ Connor (Chairperson)
Patron’s Nominee: Rev. Fr. Iomar Daniels
Principal: Madonna Byrnes (Secretary)
Teachers’ Nominee: Mary Moroney
Parents’ Nominee: Joan Ling (Treasurer)
Parents’ Nominee: Colm Riordan
Community Nominee: Helen La Branche
Community Nominee: Mark Costello
The Board of Management
Under the Education Act 1998, the patron of the school must, where practicable, appoint a board of management. This is 'for the purposes of ensuring that a recognised school is managed in a spirit of partnership'.
The composition of the board of management is to be agreed between school patrons, national associations of parents, school management organisations, teacher representatives and the Minister for Education.
The board is appointed by the patron. When the patron appoints a board they must comply with Ministerial directions about gender balance.
Parent Nominee on the Board of Management
Parent Nominees are elected by parents however they do not represent the parent body. Parent Nominees are elected by the parent body to bring “a mother’s view” and “a father’s view” to Board of Management deliberations. To this end, their contribution to the Board is a very important one, and they are not required to consult with the wider parent population, take instruction from them or report back to them.
Function of the Board of Management
The board's main function is to manage the school on behalf of the patron and for the benefit of the students and to provide an appropriate education for each student at the school. The board is accountable to the patron and the Minister for Education. The school principal is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school and is accountable to the board.
In carrying out its functions, the board must
Follow the Ministerial policies
Support the ethos of the school and be accountable to the patron for this
Comply with the law and with any deed, charter, or similar instrument relating to the school.
Consult with and inform the patron of decisions and proposals
Publish the school's admissions and participation policies, including its policy on expulsion and suspension of students and the admission and participation by students with disabilities or with special educational needs
Ensure that the school's admissions policy respects parents’ choices and the principles of equality, complies with Ministerial directions and considers the school ethos and the constitutional rights of al involved
Comply with the school’s admissions policy in line with the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018. The Act aims to make the rules around admissions to schools more structured, fair and transparent.
Regularly consider the teaching and learning in the school and ensure appropriate targets are set
Ensure a School Self-Evaluation Report and School Improvement Plan is prepared each year and share a summary of the plan with the whole school community annually
Observe the principles and requirements of a democratic society and promote respect for the diversity of values, beliefs, traditions, languages and ways of life in our society
Make efficient use of resources (particularly the grants provided by the State)
Consider the public interest in the affairs of the school and be accountable to students, parents and the community
Use the resources provided by the State to help meet the needs of students with disabilities or special needs, including, if necessary, the adaptation of buildings or provision of special equipment
Recognise the leadership role of the principal in the school as part of the goal to achieving high quality outcomes for students