10.05.2012
Primary School Boards of Management Undergo Training
Members of boards of management from the primary schools throughout Dublin & Glendalough have been attending training sessions this month at various locations.
The training was organised by Board of Education secretary, Dr Ken Fennelly. He delivered a module on the role of the board of management and was supported by his colleague Ms Eimear Ryan who addressed the vexed issue of the redeployment panels.
Hilary McBain, principal of Kill o’the Grange, spoke about the appointment procedure and Mr Mark Lonergan, a barrister, accountant and board member delivered training for board treasurers. Each speaker brought their own insights and experience to the delivery of modules which had been agreed by the education partners.
At the first meeting, in the King’s Hospital and Free School, the Archbishop, in his role as Patron, expressed his appreciation of the voluntary commitment of board members and all that they brought to the support of their school communities. At each meeting it was stressed that board members should bring the training back to their boards and make sure that all changes in procedures are implemented.
Modules on legal issues, child protection and data protection will be addressed in a further session of training in the autumn.