Report to School Community

Wicklow Educate Together National School

BOM Meeting, Thursday 14th November 2024

Present — Daniel Vickers, Sinéad Watson, Michelle Adebesi, Avril Kilfeather, Ian Maher, Anthony O’Rourke, Frederique Van Buuren and Jen Keane

The minutes of the last meeting were ratified by the Board.

Premises/Emergency Works

The Board discussed the decision not to offer any new places in the autism classes for 2025-2026 as a result of the closure of part of the building.

Principal’s report

Admissions for 2025-2026 closed last Wednesday 6 November. 30 sibling junior infant places have been offered and accepted. There are 13 places left to offer (lottery).

Finance

The accounts for 2023-2024 have been prepared through FSSU. The Finance Subcommittee will start preparing the budget for 2024-2025.

Ongoing review of school policies

The following policies were ratified:

  • Induction Policy e Anti-Bullying
  • Child Safeguarding Statement

PTA update

Winter Fair is on Sunday 24th November. PTA are looking for two more sponsors for the 2025 WETNS Calendar.

Report to School Community

Signed by Chairperson: Daniel Vickers

Date: 24/09/2025

E.T report

The Board will prepare a motion for the AGM in May.

Date of next meeting — 5th December 2024

The Board also considered some routine matters, which for reasons of confidentiality are not included in this report.