The Board of Management is the school committee charged with the day-to-day management of the school. Under the Education Act of 1998 all schools must have a Board of Management and the functions and responsibilities of the Board are laid out in documents published by the Department of Education and Science.
The Board of Management has eight members and is appointed for a four-year term. Two are nominated by the patron body which in our case is Educate Together; two are elected by the parents, one male and one female, one is elected by the teaching staff and the School Principal is always a Board member. Two further members are co-opted to act as community representatives.
The members of the NKETNS Board of Management are as follows:
| Gemma Carroll | Patron’s Nominee and Chairperson |
| Jenny McCarthy | School Principal |
| Ronan O’Reilly | Patron’s Nominee |
| Lisa Freeman | Parents’ Nominee |
| Shane O’Neill | Teachers’ Nominee |
| Matt Ryals | Parents’ Nominee |
| Marylee Wall | Community Representative |
| Ronan Balfe | Community Representative |
Agreed Report
Agreed Report 25th September 2024
The Board of Management convened on September 25th for their first meeting of the 2024/2025 school year. They approved funding for another class set of Chromebooks and acknowledged the summer works, which included the installation of a new boiler and interior repainting. The Board also reviewed and approved the following policies:
- Critical Incident Management Plan
- Mobile Phone & Electronic Device Policy
They extended their best wishes to the staff, students, and parents for a successful new school year.
Agreed Report 16th October 2024
The Board of Management met on October 16th, 2024. During the meeting, the Board conducted its annual review of the Child Safeguarding Statement and Anti-Bullying Policy. Educate Together as the school’s patron has been duly notified of these reviews. The Board also ratified the recently updated Whole School Plan for English, commending the teaching staff for their hard work in developing such a comprehensive plan. Additionally, the Principal provided feedback from the recent curriculum evaluation, and the Board looks forward to receiving the written report from the Inspectorate in the coming weeks.
Agreed Report 11th December 2024
The Board of Management (BOM) of NKETNS held a meeting on 11th December and wishes to share the following updates:
- Policies
- The Board approved a new Afterschool Policy.
- Minor changes to the Admissions Policy were reviewed and approved.
- Lighting Upgrade
- The Board approved the contracting of Energia for the upgrade of the lighting system in the original building.
- Inspectorate Report
- The Board expressed its appreciation for the staff’s continued hard work, as reflected in the excellent report from the Inspectorate following the recent Curriculum Evaluation in Physical Education (PE).
- The report highlights the staff’s dedication and commitment, which the Board deeply values. The findings will be shared with parents in the new year.
- Seasonal Wishes
- The Board extends warm wishes to all members of the NKETNS community for a safe and happy winter break.
Agreed Report 15th January
The Board of Management (BOM) met on the 15th of January and discussed several key updates. They commended the school staff and children for their exceptional performance during the December celebration of the school’s 30th anniversary.
The Board also acknowledged the continued hard work of the PTA and wished them the best of luck with the upcoming Cinema Club event.
Approval was given for the replacement of the fence at the Junior Infant garden, which incurred storm damage prior to the Christmas holidays.
Finally, the Board extended their warmest wishes to the entire school community for a happy and successful 2025.
Agreed Report 12th February
Annual Accounts Review
The Board of Management reviewed the annual accounts for the academic year 2023 – 2024 which have now been submitted to the FSSU.
Congratulations on Peace Proms
The Board extends its heartfelt congratulations to all students and staff involved in the Peace Proms. Their hard work and dedication were highly commendable.
SNA Allocation Update
The Board welcomed the additional Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocation following the recent SNA review. This enhancement is seen as a positive step towards supporting the needs of students.
Acknowledgment of Parent Teacher Meetings
The Board expressed its gratitude to the staff for their effort and commitment in organizing the Parent Teacher Meetings. They also thanked the parents for their participation and engagement.
Best Wishes for the Break
The Board wished the entire school community an enjoyable and restful midterm break.
Agreed Report 12th March
The Board of Management last met on 12th March would like to highlight the following;
- PTA Table Quiz Event
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the PTA for their exceptional efforts in organizing and hosting the recent table quiz event. The event was a tremendous success, with great participation and enthusiasm from all involved. This fundraising initiative not only provided a fun and engaging experience for the community, but it also contributed significantly to supporting the school. Thank you to the PTA for their hard work and dedication. - Annual Review of Safety Statement
The annual review of our Safety Statement was carried out. - Approval of Administration of Medications Policy
The Board has approved the Administration of Medications Policy, which outlines the procedures for safely administering medication to students who require it. This policy aims to ensure that all medical needs are met efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care for our students. - Approval of School Calendar for 2025/2026
The school calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year has been approved. We encourage all parents to mark key dates in the calendar for future reference. - Commendation for Gaeilge Efforts
We would also like to commend the staff, children, and parents for their outstanding work and commitment to promoting the Irish language as part of our ongoing work towards achieving the Gaelbhratach award. The dedication and enthusiasm shown in improving Gaeilge in the school has been remarkable, and we are excited to see the continued progress as we move forward in this important initiative.
