School Board

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The inaugural Honeywood PS School Board was formed in March 2017. The 2021 School Board Chair is Kacey Single.

    Contact details for Board Members and minutes of Minutes can be found in the Honeywood Primary School Connect Library
School Board Members bring their experience as parents, educators and/or community members to the school at Board Meetings. Typically, there are 4-6 meetings a year and these range from 1 to 2 hours in length.
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The responsibilities of the School Board are to:

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  • Works within the Department of Education’s relevant legislation and regulations;

  • Contributes to the School Delivery and Performance Agreement and the Business Plan;

  • Endorses and reviews the annual budget;

  • Assists with the formulation of Codes of Conduct;

  • Reviews the performance of the school;

  • Creates interest in the school within and across the community;

  • Assists with the Principal selection when a vacancy arises;

  • Approves fees, charges, contributions and items of personal use, extra cost optional component programs;

  • Approves arrangements for sponsorship or advertising;

  • Liaises with other committees within the school;

  • Holds one open meeting each year to report to the school community; and

  • Provides advice to the Principal on religious education and related activities.

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The School Board does not:

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Run the day to day operations of the school – this is the job of the Principal;

Discuss individual issues relating to teachers, staff or parents;

Represent specific interest groups, or permit special interests to dominate meetings;

Intervene in the educational instruction of students;

Purchase land, buildings, motor vehicles, and cannot enter into hire purchase agreements or obtain credit or loans, unless permission is granted by the Minister;

Performance manage the Principal or any other staff member.

Please note: Comprehensive School Board training is provided for School Board members.
We value your input and will guide you through the process.