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St Mary's Primary & Nursery School, Bellaghy, Magherafelt
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Board of Governors

CATEGORY POSITION

 

DENI REPRESENTATIVE

Joe Diamond Chairperson

 

TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVES

Father Patrick O’Hagan

Louise Lennon

 

EA REPRESENTATIVES

Francis Hughes

Tracy Scullion

 

PARENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE

Lucia Boyle

 

TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE

Miss Lauren Elliott Teacher Representative

 

PRINCIPAL

Mrs Mary McCann (Principal) Secretary (non-voting member

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Board of Governors has overall responsibility for the effective management of the school. They are required to meet for a minimum of three times each year but in practice may meet more often than this. Their range of duties and responsibilities are diverse and would include such things as:

  • Oversight of the Curriculum
  • Control of the School Budget
  • Provision of information to parents
  • Selection of staff
  • Maintenance of premises - a responsibility shared with Education Authority
  • Admissions Policy
  • Fostering links with the local community and pursuing the objectives of mutual understanding

… in addition to other duties not specifically listed above.