RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL
GOVERNANCE AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Rangiora High School Board of Trustees consists of five parent representatives, one student representative, one staff representative, the Principal and currently one co-opted member.
The role of the Board of Trustees includes governing the school, and setting its direction.
This includes: the curriculum, staff, property, health and safety, finance and administration. The long term goals and targets for the school are set out in a Charter, which the Board monitors and reports annually on progress towards. It also includes developing the special character of the school.
The membership of the BOT consists of:
- Chair - Simon Green
- Staff Representative - Gillian Koster
- Student Representative - Hannah Lord
- Principal - Karen Stewart
Parent Representatives:
- Wayne Bonnett
- Louise Courtney (co-opted member)
- Ben Prain
- Andrew Hodgkinson
- Darryn Ward
Meeting dates for 2021 (meetings commence at 7.00pm)
Wednesday 24 February
Wednesday 31 March
Wednesday 26 May
Wednesday 30 June
Wednesday 18 August
Wednesday 22 September
Wednesday 10 November
Wednesday 15 December
Meetings are open to the public and are held in the Strachan Room, Level 2 of the Administration Building. A part of the meeting is normally held with the public excluded.
Copies of the public open meetings minutes are posted to the school website
If you are intending to attend a meeting it is suggested that you contact the BOT Secretary Kevin Roche; email rck@rangiorahigh.school.nz, to ensure access.
School Charter
The Education Act 1989 requires every school to have a Charter. This document must include the following:
- The schools Vision and Values
- A strategic section that outlines the School’s goals for the next 3 -5 years
- An annually up-dated section that sets out the School’s priorities and sets targets for key activities and achievement of objectives i.e. annual targets)
- The annual targets must set out our objectives and priorities relating to raising student achievements, and set targets for the key activities and achievements for the year.
A copy of the current Rangiora High School Charter is here: Charter
Policies
The School has a number of Policies covering its operations which can be found here: Policies
Annual Report
The school as a publically funded entity is required to produce an annual report that covers:
- The Schools annual financial statements.
- A discussion of the progress the school has made towards the planned goals and targets for student achievement as set out in the annually updated part of its Charter.
The annual report must be sent to the MoE by 31 May of each year.
Annual Report 2019
Analysis of Variance
The analysis of variance is a statement in which the Board provides an evaluation of progress it has made in achieving the aims and targets set out in its Charter. It shows parents, whānau and the community the actions taken to achieve its aims and targets and how successful these actions have been for improving student achievement.
The analysis of variance also provides a basis for planning for the following year.
A copy of the analysis of variance is also included in the Annual Report 2018
Board of Trustees Committees
In addition, the Board of Trustees has five Committees that report to it as follows:
Finance and Property Committee
Membership
Wayne Bonnett, Chair, Simon Green, (BOT Chairperson, ex officio), Ben Prain, Andrew Hodgkinson, Karen Stewart (Principal, ex officio) and David Lowe,( Business Manager).
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for the Finance and Property Committee are here: TOR Finance Cttee
ARTE (Achievement Retention Transition & Engagement) and Curriculum Committee
Membership
Simon Green, (BOT Chairperson, ex officio), Karen Stewart, (Principal, ex officio), Hannah Lord (Student Trustee) and Gillian Koster (Staff Trustee)
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for the ARTE and Curriculum Committee are found here: TOF ARTE Cttee
Review Committee
Membership
Simon Green (BOT Chairperson, ex officio), Karen Stewart (Principal, ex officio), Louise Courtney and David Lowe( Business Manager).
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for the Review Committee are found here: TOR Review Cttee
Suspensions Committee
Membership: (All members of the Board excluding the Principal). The Chair of the Committee is the Board Chair, or in the Chair’s absence, will be determined by the Committee.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for the Suspensions Committee are found here: TOR Suspensions Cttee
Personnel Committee
Membership: Ben Prain, Gillian Koster, (Staff Trustee) Wayne Bonnett, Andrew Hodgkinson and Hannah Lord (Student Trustee)
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for the Personnel Committee are found here:TOR Personnel Cttee