Meeting Held On Wednesday 27 July at 6:15pm
Present
Toni Burnside (Principal) Aaron Reid, Kirk McKay, Glenn Bongartz, Noella Gould, Helen Stowers, David Campbell, Michael Stewart, Paul O'Donovan and
Colleen Lucas (Minute secretary)
Apologies Nil
Toni Burnside (Principal) Aaron Reid, Kirk McKay, Glenn Bongartz, Noella Gould, Helen Stowers, David Campbell, Michael Stewart, Paul O'Donovan and
Colleen Lucas (Minute secretary)
Apologies Nil
Public Excluded Session
Motion
That under Section 48 (1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 the public be excluded from the following proceedings for this meeting. The reason being to discuss a disciplinary or personnel issue, and to protect legal privilege and the privacy of natural persons. A Reid Carried
Motion
That the Board ratify all decisions made in the Public Excluded session of the meeting. A Reid Carried
That under Section 48 (1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 the public be excluded from the following proceedings for this meeting. The reason being to discuss a disciplinary or personnel issue, and to protect legal privilege and the privacy of natural persons. A Reid Carried
Motion
That the Board ratify all decisions made in the Public Excluded session of the meeting. A Reid Carried
Correspondence
As per the schedule
5.1
Motion
That the inwards correspondence be received. A Reid Carried
5.1
Motion
That the inwards correspondence be received. A Reid Carried
Prinicpal's Report
6.1.1. Stewartship -
6.1.1.1. All links are related to ERO visit later in the year.
6.1.1.2. EDI application was turned down by Nick Harrall, Ministry of Education. Very dissappointing.
6.1.2. Leadership
6.1.2.1. Property
Health & Safety Audit complete.
School is suffering due to lack of funding and maintenance.
Chemicals now to be clearly labeled and stored safetly.
Teachers will be checking classrooms for chemicals/safety. This will be a shift in mindset for everyone.
6.1.2.2. Mid-year Review on Strategic Goals - five strategic goals and teams each with a team leader and cross section of teachers in each team. Leadership
has been distributed across teams. Progress summarised. See report for more detail.
6.1.2.3. Melbourne MLE Experience - a big thank you to the Board for their support both with the development and financial support.
Next Steps
PMI
Identify beliefs
There is alot of enthusiasm and the trip was a very positive experience. Slide share in google folder. Inspiration boards are to be prepared for parents
to view from our Library by 4 September, our community day.
6.1.2.4 Analysis of Variance
Mid-Year Progress Report of Target Groups - Toni updated the board on progress with target children. Breaking down ownership of target children to
team leaders and teachers. Identify children and develop a plan to move them forward, report on progress and reset plan to suit.
6.1.3. Educational Connections Home-School Partnerships
6.1.3.1. Eat Play Learn - trail interesting. Melbourne school routines are interestig. No bell at morning tea. Schools use nice music instead of a bell.
6.1.4. Curriculum Teaching and Learning
6.1.4.1. PB4L Statement of Purpose
At Banks Avenue School we show H.E.A.R.T. by being a caring, learning community where positive behaviours and respectful relationships
are valued. We nurture lifelong learning in order for all of us to thrive.
Motion
That our Banks Avenue School PB4L Statement of Purpose, be ratified. T Burnside / N Gould Carried
6.1.5. Professional Capability
6.1.5.1. Staffing
We welcome Karyn Pearce who will be taking our new New Entrant class from the start of this term.
Four fixed term part-time teachers have been appointed to release teachers for CRT and Leadership release this term.
Appraisal Process this process contrinues this term.
Motion
That the Principal's Report be adopted. T Burnside / A Reid Carried
6.1.1.1. All links are related to ERO visit later in the year.
6.1.1.2. EDI application was turned down by Nick Harrall, Ministry of Education. Very dissappointing.
6.1.2. Leadership
6.1.2.1. Property
Health & Safety Audit complete.
School is suffering due to lack of funding and maintenance.
Chemicals now to be clearly labeled and stored safetly.
Teachers will be checking classrooms for chemicals/safety. This will be a shift in mindset for everyone.
6.1.2.2. Mid-year Review on Strategic Goals - five strategic goals and teams each with a team leader and cross section of teachers in each team. Leadership
has been distributed across teams. Progress summarised. See report for more detail.
6.1.2.3. Melbourne MLE Experience - a big thank you to the Board for their support both with the development and financial support.
Next Steps
PMI
Identify beliefs
There is alot of enthusiasm and the trip was a very positive experience. Slide share in google folder. Inspiration boards are to be prepared for parents
to view from our Library by 4 September, our community day.
6.1.2.4 Analysis of Variance
Mid-Year Progress Report of Target Groups - Toni updated the board on progress with target children. Breaking down ownership of target children to
team leaders and teachers. Identify children and develop a plan to move them forward, report on progress and reset plan to suit.
6.1.3. Educational Connections Home-School Partnerships
6.1.3.1. Eat Play Learn - trail interesting. Melbourne school routines are interestig. No bell at morning tea. Schools use nice music instead of a bell.
6.1.4. Curriculum Teaching and Learning
6.1.4.1. PB4L Statement of Purpose
At Banks Avenue School we show H.E.A.R.T. by being a caring, learning community where positive behaviours and respectful relationships
are valued. We nurture lifelong learning in order for all of us to thrive.
Motion
That our Banks Avenue School PB4L Statement of Purpose, be ratified. T Burnside / N Gould Carried
6.1.5. Professional Capability
6.1.5.1. Staffing
We welcome Karyn Pearce who will be taking our new New Entrant class from the start of this term.
Four fixed term part-time teachers have been appointed to release teachers for CRT and Leadership release this term.
Appraisal Process this process contrinues this term.
Motion
That the Principal's Report be adopted. T Burnside / A Reid Carried
Finances
6.2.1.
Report not ready for this meeting. To be reported retrospectively.
Report not ready for this meeting. To be reported retrospectively.
Self Review
6.3.1.
Board Overview 2016
7.1.1. PTA meetings -
1 August - Paul to attend
3 October - Michael to attend
7.1.2. Rata Foundation (CCT) Application 2016 - this is a work in progress.
7.1.3. Policy Review
Performance Management - BOT and staff to review
Crisis Management - BOT and staff to review
BOT to go to Schooldocs and have a look and give feedback. Schooldocs link access is on 'weblinks' document in 'Induction' folder.
Cybersafety Assurance - completed earlier in the year.
Principal's Appraisal - 360 review continues with next review meeting in Term 3.
1 August - Paul to attend
3 October - Michael to attend
7.1.2. Rata Foundation (CCT) Application 2016 - this is a work in progress.
7.1.3. Policy Review
Performance Management - BOT and staff to review
Crisis Management - BOT and staff to review
BOT to go to Schooldocs and have a look and give feedback. Schooldocs link access is on 'weblinks' document in 'Induction' folder.
Cybersafety Assurance - completed earlier in the year.
Principal's Appraisal - 360 review continues with next review meeting in Term 3.
General Business
8.1.1. NZSTA - to look at for the start of 2017. Aaron to hand this over to Kirk.
8.1.2. New School Preparation - on-going
8.1.2. New School Preparation - on-going
Previous Minutes
Motion
That the minutes of the meeting held on 21 June 2016, be taken as read and are accepted. A Reid Carried
That the minutes of the meeting held on 21 June 2016, be taken as read and are accepted. A Reid Carried
Matters Arising
12.1.1. Nil
Board Only Business
Nil
Next Meeting
Tuesday 16 August
Tuesday 20 September
Tuesday 20 September
The meeting closed at 8:15pm.
