It is recognised that the Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for the school, but to enable a school to function effectively, the Board of Trustees and Principal work together in a climate of mutual goodwill, respect, trust and co-operation.
The four major roles of a Board of Trustees are -
- The overall governance of the school.
- In its governance role, to be primarily responsible through the Charter, for the establishment of goals for this school. This requires the Board to establish school policies after due consultation with the Principal, staff and school community; to monitor and evaluate their results and to review policies regularly.
- To support the Principal in his management role by providing the delegated authorities in education, administration, personnel and finance matters to allow the Principal to manage effectively.
- To select the Principal and approve the appointment of all staff.
At Papamoa School we operate a staggered election system where half of the Board of Trustees are elected every eighteen months. All parents and caregivers are entitled to vote and stand for office.
Board of Trustees Current Members:
Mark Divehall : Chairperson Contact: [email protected]
Sarah Webb
Vicky Williamson
Kate Wallace
Jamie Smith
Lauren Bermel
Olivia Hayward : Staff Representative
