Board of Trustees Summary - Meeting One

Board Meeting Summary

Kaurihohore School Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday 15th February, 2017, 7:00pm

Present: Leslee Allen, Kasey Hindrup, Richard Smales, Shane Burns, Emma Campbell, Zak Foote, Yvette

Johnston, Brett Hogan (co-opted member)

Items Discussed:

● Shane stepped down as Chairperson and was re-elected to the position. Emma is Secretary, Richard is in charge of projects, Zak is treasurer, Brett is in charge of property and Kasey is PSG

rep.

● Playground alterations - The BOT is currently exploring options to alter and repair the playground. Grants will be applied for to cover these costs, any work will only go ahead if these

applications are successful. Applications will also be made for outdoor furniture and sports

equipment that can also be used by our community.

● Principal’s report

o Targets are on track

o Curriculum report will be presented in the beginning of the second term.

o Roll - 187 enrolled, predicted to get to 208, this will be our highest recorded roll.

o The start to the year has been very positive.

● Financial report

o 2017 budget is tight with priority being given the funding of an extra teacher to keep class sizes as low as possible.

● PSG report

o The PSG are currently working on getting an all-weather shade for the pool area.

● Grounds/Building/health and safety

o Health and safety report tabled and accepted

Projects

Sewage/Bike shed and soakage pits/tree removal

● The current priority is the repair of storm water systems around the school. The current system needs significant work and has been causing major issues for the school. The BOT along with a

project manager are working hard to resolve this.

● Damage caused to the septic system by heavy vehicles has now been repaired.

● The pole hut is currently out of action as it is a safety concern and needs some major repairs. The BOT are looking for a builder willing to have a look at this work.

● Four trees were removed from the school to allow for the bike shed and because they were becoming dangerous (rotten).

Staff representative

● Camps are coming up at the end of March

General Business:

Kurt Jefferies has settled well into our staff.

Meeting closed 9.01pm - Next Meeting April 4th 7pm in the staff room - everyone is welcome to attend as BOT meetings are public forums.