The School’s Board of Trustees is a governance body that comprises parent / community trustees together with the Principal and one Staff Trustee.
The Board is entrusted to work on behalf of the children who attend the school. Its role emphasises strategic leadership rather than administrative detail and ensures that the school complies with legal and policy requirements. The primary focus of the Board of Trustees, Principal and Staff is to ensure the very best educational outcomes for all children attending Halswell School.
Board meetings are held in the school boardroom commencing at 5 p.m. The meetings are open to the public and our parent community are welcome to attend.
Email: bot@halswell.school.nz
Board Members
The current members of the Halswell School Board of Trustees are:
I am a local parent, with soon to be 2 boys at Halswell School. I am passionate about giving everyone in the school community the opportunity to succeed in our ever-changing world, be that students, teachers, staff and fellow parents.
I will be using my background in business management and sports governance to assist the Board. I love sport and music, so am also looking forward to getting more involved in the school in these areas too – with my parent hat on and my board hat off!
I am currently the Board Chair.
Subcommittees: Property, Curriculum and Communication
I am soon to have two children at Halswell School and am relishing the opportunity to be involved with the governance of the school. I have a background in general management roles and currently work for an accounting firm. I have extensive experience in operations, particularly in HR, finance and marketing and want to use those skills to make a strong contribution to the Board.
I am excited to play a part in our school going from strength to strength and have a particular interest in how we support the wellbeing of students and staff to allow them all to succeed.
I am currently the Board Deputy Chair
Subcommittees: Finance, Curriculum and Communication
Nō Ngāti Whātua, nō Ingarangi, nō Airangi ōku tupuna.
I have a passion for education, strategic thinking and whanaungatanga (team building/team work). I thrive when I am involved in community action.
Outside of my part time work for a small accounting firm, you’ll often find me volunteering locally, weaving with harakeke, painting and outdoors with my whānau.
I am currently the Board Secretary.
Subcommittees: Curriculum and Health & Safety
My professional background is in infrastructure contract and asset management within both private and public sectors. I am currently a Performance Manager for Fulton Hogan, supporting our civil construction and asset management operations across NZ. I have extensive experience in asset management, contracting, financial and performance management.
I believe that being a school trustee is an important role and I enjoy serving the school community.
Subcommittees: Finance, Property and Health & Safety
I am a father of four, with two of the four soon to be students at Halswell School. We moved to the area 5 years ago and love being part of the community here. I have a professional sporting background and have recently started up my own small business, which I balance with my other job as a part-time stay at home dad.
I am passionate about helping children to succeed in all parts of life and see being part of the Board of Trustees as a great way to help the children of Halswell School grow and develop. I also love just getting involved and helping out in any way I can.
Sub Committees: Communication and Curriculum
I joined the Board as the staff representative part way through 2018 and am excited to be continuing in this role. I thoroughly enjoy having a hand in the governance of the school and being able to provide a staff perspective to assist with this.
I have worked at Halswell School since 2009 as a teacher and Team Leader. I believe that we have a very passionate and dedicated staff and Board, and both parties are fully committed to meeting the needs of our students and school community.
Subcommittees: Health and Safety, International and Curriculum
Charter and Annual Plan
Halswell School Charter & Annual Plan 2020
Annual Reports
Halswell School Full Annual Report 2019
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Statement
Halswell School Board of Trustees is compliant with the personnel policy on being a good employer (including the equal employment opportunities programme) [s 77A State Sector Act 1988].
The Principal as EEO officer has ensured that the following practices have been upheld:
- shows commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment including recruitment, training, promotion, and conditions of service
- recognises the value of attracting people from all possible sources of talent
- selects the person most suited to the position in terms of skills, experience, qualifications, and aptitude
- recognises the value of diversity in staffing (for example, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, hours of work, etc.) and the employment requirements of diverse individuals/groups
- ensures that employment and personnel practices are fair and free of any bias.
2020 Meeting Dates
The 2020 Board meeting schedule is as follows:
- Term 1: 18th February, 17th March
- Term 2: 19th May, 16th June
- Term 3: 28th July, 18th August, 15th September
- Term 4: 20th October, 17th November, 8th December
Agenda
| Upcoming meetings 2020
December 8th 6pm |
Our school community are welcome to attend these meetings which are held in the staff lounge in the administration building.
Agendas and Principals report are available above, if you require a copy of the agenda for the next board meeting please contact the Board Secretary – bot@halswell.school.nz or the School office.
Illness of the Board secretary has meant these are not up to date, access is still available via email (note as of Sept & Oct 2020)
Minutes
Draft minutes are uploaded as soon as practical after our meeting and once signed by the Chair the confirmed minutes are loaded.