Motueka South School
He Kura Mā Tātou - A School For Everyone
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Board Of Trustee Responsibilities
The board of trustees is a crown entity and is responsible for the governance of this school. The key focus of their role is the improvement of student progress and achievement.
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The board delegates the day-to-day implementation of many of its responsibilities and the supporting operational policies and procedures to the principal, but does not delegate the board's accountability.
MSS Board of Trustees
Motueka South School is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of:
Five parent elected representatives
One Staff Representative
The Principal
Trustees are elected every three years with the next election due in 2024.
Kia ora whānau, My name is Gabriel and I'm the presiding member. We moved to Motueka from Porirua a few years ago and feel incredibly lucky to have ended up at MSS, as we absolutely love being here, and think the school is very special.
I am a primary school teacher myself, and have been doing some work as a relief teacher. I also run my own cleaning and gardening business part time which I really enjoy. I'm really looking forward to being able to get behind these wonderful teachers and contribute in a small way to our school.
Parent Representatives:
Turoa Gallagher
Simon Hollyer
Bridgette Phillips
Kate Everton
Danielle Bridge
Staff Representative:
Deanna Ferguson
Trustee & Principal:
Paul Shand principal@motuekasouth.school.nz
The principal is the educational leader, the chief executive, and an employee of the board. The principal is also a full member of the board of trustees and is the link between policy and operation.
The principal:
is responsible for the supporting policies and procedures relating to the board-level overarching policies
has discretion to manage the school's day-to-day administration (as the board delegates)
may further delegate some of the responsibility to other staff members
keeps the board of trustees informed of the information it relies on to carry out its own responsibilities.
All trustees also share the Strategic Documentation & Legislative Requirements Portfolios.
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