Present – Robert Greene, Sinéad Watson, Eamonn O’Hanrahan, Michelle Adebisi, Koryne Smyth, Brian Fitzsimons
Minutes: The minutes of the previous BOM meeting were adopted by the meeting.
Premises
Koryne requested quotes from three companies who service lightning protection, which is an annual requirement. The Board agreed to go with the quote from Lightning Protection Ireland
An engineer from the Department of Education has looked at ongoing issues with ball courts, roof leaks and the heating system, this work will be put out to tender.
‘Notice boards’ have been painted onto the walls.
The Percent for Art work has begun.
Finance:
Brian circulated income and expenditure sheet. This is the first year where our school has been running as a “full school” so our finances should begin to settle.
Voluntary contribution much improved on last year.
Ancillary Services Grant will be paid in March.
School Policies:
Both the Assessment and the Assistive Technology policies were ratified by the Board.
After School Activities:
After school activities continue to progress successfully. Easy payments need to be set up.
The Board may revisit the idea of a Breakfast Club if there is sufficient demand.
‘Irish Blood Transfusion’ has requested hiring out the school hall approximately once every three months. The Board granted this request.
E.T report
AGM will take place on March 30th. Rob will forward on motions for the AGM this year.
PTA report
A new committee has been formed.
The Board would like to express its deep gratitude for all of the hard work of the outgoing committee. The Board will arrange an event to formally thank the last committee in the near future.
AOB
Photocopiers – The school will agree to a new 60 month contract with MJ Flood.
Date of next meeting – Thursday April 11th