Board of Management
St. John's has a very active and dedicated Board of Management. The following are the present members of the board and their duties.
Chairperson - Fr. Declan Boyce
Principal - Bernard Mulhern
Treasurer - Pat Dolan
Teacher's Representative - Ger Hartnett
Parent Representative 1 - Suresh Pilai
Parent Representative 2 - Vita Monaghan
Patron Nominee 1 - Fina Golden
Patron Nominee 2 - Helen Johnston
Functions of the Board
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