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:
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Fr. Pat McEnroe – Chairman and School Chaplain
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Fionnuala Gracey – Treasurer
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Ann Geary
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Martin Noonan
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Declan Callan
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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.
