The Board of Governors in Brookeborough PS is made up of a cross section of representatives from our school community.  

The Board of Governors often consists of members with previous links to the school, parents and teachers who are elected by the parents and teachers associated with the school and often members of the general public with an interest in education who are appointed by the Department of Education or the Education Authority (EA).

The role of the Board of Governors is to ensure that the school provides pupils with a good education. The Board of Governors sets the plans and policies of the school, employs the school staff and manages the expenditure of the school budget.

 

Chairperson: Mr B Ovens

Secretary: Mr A Young (Principal - non-voting)

EA Representatives: Mr W Foster

Transferor Representatives: Mr J Dunn, Mr B Ovens

Parent Representatives: Mrs A Kirkpatrick

Teacher Representative: Mrs L Gould

 

What do they do?

The Board of Governors play a crucial role in the life of any school.  They should provide:

• Strategic Management;
• Constructive challenge; and
• Accountability

All school Governors are appointed on a voluntary, unpaid capacity. 

Governors should assist the Principal with the smooth running and effective organisation of the school.  They monitor the outcomes of our pupils and hold all staff to account.

Governors assist the Principal in setting and agreeing the priorities for development within the school, these are contained in the School Development Plan.  Governors  also monitor how key leaders work towards achieving these targets and goals.

Governors also monitor the financial expenditure of the school.

 

How do I contact the Governors?

In general, parents would usually approach the Governors via the Principal.  Your first port of call for most issues in school will naturally be the class teacher.

If you wish to raise a concern or a complaint it is important you follow the Complaints Procedure as set out by the school.

Many Governors, especially the Chairperson and Parent Representatives are in and about school on a regular basis.