Board of Management
Introduction
What does the Board of Management do?
Under Section 15(1) of the 1998 Education Act it is the duty of the Board of Management to manage the school on behalf of and in cooperation with the patron (Louth & Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB)) and for the benefit of students and their parents and to provide or cause to be provided an appropriate education for each student. The principal is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school and is accountable to the Board of Management/ETB.
In carrying out its functions the Board of Management shall:
- Adopt the educational plan within approved resources in each year
- Act in accordance with the policies of the Minister and ETB
- Uphold the characteristic spirit of the school
- Consult and keep the patron informed of decisions and proposals
- Publish the policy of the school concerning admission, participation, expulsion and suspension
- Have regard to the principals and requirements of a democratic society
- Have regard to the efficient use of resources
- Use resources provided to make reasonable provision for students with a disability or other special educational needs
- Prepare a Code of Behaviour for students
- In consultation with the Principal and subject to regulations be responsible for carrying out minor repairs and for the choice and replacement of books, stationery, furniture and other materials. The Board may delegate their functions in this regard to the Principal subject to such conditions as they may think appropriate
How often does the Board of Management meet?
Are nominees acting as representatives?
No, they are nominated to the board to ensure that the board is open to views from all sectors of the school community, not to act as representatives. Decisions taken by the board should reflect the views of the board members nominated by parents, staff, the patron and the wider community within the school’s catchment area. Board members have an overriding responsibility to act ethically and in the best interest of the school and its students at all times. The board makes its decisions collectively, members are bound by collective decision making and the board is accountable to the patron for its decisions.
Confidentiality
Communication by Board of Management
How do I contact the Board of Management?
All correspondence with the Board of Management is to be addressed to the Secretary of the Board, who is the Principal. Correspondence for the Board is not to be addressed to individual Board members.
If I have a complaint about the school, can I send that complaint to the Board of Management?
| School | St. Oliver Post Primary School, Oldcastle, Co. Meath | Role | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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Secretary to the BOM |
Mr. Brendan Corcoran
|
Secretary to the BOM |
2025 |
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Chairperson |
Fr. Mark Mohan |
Bishops Nominee |
2025 |
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Other Members
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Cllr. David Gilroy |
LMETB Nominee |
2025 |
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Ms. Philomena McEnroeLynch |
LMETB Nominee |
2025 |
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To be elected |
LMETB Nominee |
2025 |
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|
Mr. Nicholas Kenny |
Teacher Nominee |
2025 |
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|
Ms. Denise Nolan |
Teacher Nominee |
2025 |
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|
Mr. Mike Lennard |
Parent Nominee |
2025 |
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|
Ms. Lesley Gleeson |
Parent Nominee |
2025 |
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Ms. Anne Pallin |
Gilson Trust Nominee |
2025 |
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To be elected |
Gilson Trust Nominee |
2025 |
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To be Elected |
Church of Ireland Nominee |
2025 |
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|
Mr. Martin O’ Reilly |
Community Representative
|
2025 |
