The Role of the Board of Management in School Development Planning Building Capacity for the BOM in School Development Planning 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare Aim of this session To clarify the role of the BOM in SDP To examine how Boards fulfil this role To identify the gaps in this role 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Objectives of the session To narrate my story in relation to the role of the BOM in SDP To share our stories through; (a) Workshop activity (b) Conversations (c) Sharing experiences To glean activities and suggestions which will enhance the role of the BOM in SDP in your school 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

What is a Board of Management? ‘…the Board of Management represents a new perception of education as a community enterprise and of the school as a community in itself, made up of management, teachers, parents and pupils united in a common purpose and all working together to achieve the best possible fulfilment of their aims and expectations.’ (Manual for Boards of Catholic Secondary Schools) 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Boards in the Spotlight: Expectation versus Capacity! ‘Boards of management are going to have to take on many of the legislative responsibilities and administrative tasks that currently fall upon unfairly burdened principals, if those principals are to become the instructional leaders we expect them to be’ Paraphrased – Prof. John Coolahan 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare Partnership Collective Responsibility Collaborative Dialogue Creating Partnership Creating Ownership 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare Mission, Vision & Aims Core Values Shared Reflection Availability to school community Link core values, school policies and activities Characteristic Spirit: core message- educational and/or religious philosophy; school’s original purpose; values the school stands for; the reason for the school’s continued existence Purpose of mission statement: clear direction to the work of the school; gives school community a common purpose; framework from which policies & priorities are derived; reference point for evaluation. Shared Reflection: Collaborative dialogue and partnership 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare Policy Formation Mandatory policies Setting Priorities BOM Agenda Forming policy groups 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare Self- Evaluation Essential Activity Using LAOS Drives SDP process to another stage Creates new targets 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Principles of Equality Education Act 1998 Section 9(e) ‘‘promote equality of opportunity for both male and female students and staff of the school’’ Equal Status Act 2000 Section 7 (2) School Policies and Practices 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare WSE- Impact on BoM Objective view Positive experience Affirmation Recommendation BOM 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare Effective Procedures BOM Agenda Timetable Staff Development Resources Meeting with Partners 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare Key Challenges In relation to school planning consider… What helps a board to fulfil its role? What factors challenge boards? What changes, internal and/or external, would enhance a Boards’ capacity? 15/02/2019 Paul P Tyrrell: Cross & Passion College, Kilcullen, Co Kildare