1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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