Objectives:

School Governance can be an onerous responsibility for Boards of Management. In particular, the understanding of the role of the Chairperson of the Board and the interaction/sharing of responsibilities between the Chairperson, the Joint Patrons, the Secretary to the BOM and the school Principal are pivotal for the good governance of the school. This in-service will give participants an opportunity to discuss and learn about best practice in governing a school.

Content includes:

·       Joint Patronage – a shared responsibility

·       Understanding the three strands of Management

·       Role of Chairperson on the Board of Management

·       Leading effective and efficient meetings

·       School Governance

o   a collective responsibility

o   obligations & core policies

o   effective communication with stakeholders

o   major recurring tasks

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Principal, Secretary, Board of Management and Chairperson, Board of Management.

DATE:  08/11/22 7.00pm – 8.30pm (Online)