BOM

As is the case of all Primary Schools they are managed by a Board of Management.

Scoil Dairbhre’s board is made up of the following people:

 

 

• Fr. Pat McEnroe – Chairman and School Chaplain

• Bríd Kindlon – Secretary

• Fionnuala Gracey – Treasurer

• Ann Geary

• Martin Noonan

• Declan Callan

• Elaine Cluskey

• Jane O’Hare – Teacher Representative

 

Functions of the Board of Management

Boards of Management are responsible for the direct government of schools. The duties of the Board of Management include the following:

 

▪   The appointment of teachers and ancillary staff

▪   Approving school closures

▪   Approving teacher absences for a variety of reasons

▪   The appointment of teachers to deputy/principal and other posts of responsibility

▪   Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

▪   Ensuring that schools are adequately insured and maintained

 

 

Specific duties of the Chairperson of the Board of Management include

▪   Acting as a correspondent with the Department of Education and Skills and all outside bodies

▪   Presiding at Board of Management meetings

▪   Signing the monthly returns and annual statistical returns

▪   Serving on the selection board for the appointment of teachers

 

 

Our Board of Management work very hard in a voluntary capacity for the benefit of all the children in Scoil Dairbhre and it is very much appreciated by all.