Board of Management - St. Fergus' National School

As with all state run Primary Schools in Ireland, at St. Fergus’ National School, the Board of Management is the governing body of the school and works in partnership with the Principal, staff and wider school community to ensure the very best possible educational experience for all pupils.

In line with the procedures set out by the Department of Education for primary schools, the Board is made up of eight members who serve a four-year term:

two patron’s nominees (appointed by the school’s Patron),
two parents’ nominees (one mother and one father elected by the parent body),
the Principal (who serves as an ex-officio member),
one teacher elected by the teaching staff and
two community nominees chosen by the other Board members.

The Board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the school, including policy development and review, financial oversight, health and safety, child safeguarding, staffing matters and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and Department of Education circulars.

While the Board does not involve itself in the day-to-day running of the school (which is the responsibility of the Principal), it supports and oversees the work of the school at a governance level.

Parents are represented directly through their elected nominees and may contact the Board, through the Chairperson or Principal, regarding matters of policy or governance.

The Board meets at a minimum of 5 times a year. It also provides an agreed report following each meeting to keep the school community appropriately informed, while respecting confidentiality in line with its legal obligations.

The Board of Management of St.Fergus’ NS is made up of the following members;