Functions 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.
In carrying out its functions, the Board must:
- Act in accordance with Ministerial policy
- Uphold the ethos of the school and be accountable to the patron for this. The word ethos is not used in the Education Act 1998. It is described in the Act as the 'characteristic spirit of the school as determined by the cultural, educational, moral, religious, social, linguistic and spiritual values and traditions which inform and are characteristic of the objectives and conduct of the school'
- Act in accordance 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 policy on admission to and participation in the school, including its policy on expulsion and suspension of students, admission and participation by students with disabilities or with other special educational needs
- Ensure that the school's admissions policy respects the choices of parents and the principles of equality and that it complies with Ministerial directions, having regard to the school ethos and the constitutional rights of all concerned
- Have regard for 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
- Have regard to the efficient use of resources (particularly the grants provided by the State) the public interest in the affairs of the school and accountability to students, parents and the community
- Use the resources provided by the State to make reasonable provision and accommodation for students with disabilities or special needs, including, if necessary, the adaptation of buildings or provision of special equipment
The current Board of Management, appointed in 2022 is as follows:
Chairperson - Mr Brian Torpey
Secretary - Ms Juliet Coman
Teachers' Representative - Ms Annette Galvin
Teachers' Representative - Ms Ciara Walsh
Trustee Representative - Ms Aishling Minogue
Trustee Representative - Mr Karl Quinn
Trustee Representative - Ms Karol Torpey
Parents' Representative - Ms Brid Sheedy
Parents' Representative - Mr Liam Kinsella