BOT COMMITMENT TO HĀWEA FLAT SCHOOL

To ensure our strategic goals and outcomes are achieved, the board of trustees is committed to providing:

• Student achievement: Overall continuous improvement in student engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing.

• Strategic planning and review: Setting strategic direction for the school through the strategic plan, policies and self-review processes.

• Personnel: A positive, supportive environment for staff, incorporating quality recruitment, performance management and continuous development.

• Property and assets: A well maintained and well-equipped innovative learning environment.

• Finance: Budget that focuses on student achievement, curriculum, personnel, property and administrative priorities.

• Health and safety: A safe and healthy physical and emotional environment for all.

• Community partnership: Opportunity for communication, consultation and engagement with the wider community.

The Board of Trustees, as the school’s governing authority, is responsible for ensuring the school complies with all relevant laws and regulations. The Board of Trustees (BOT) decides matters of school policy and supports the principal and management team in its day-to-day management of the school.

The full Board meets twice a term in the school meeting room.  Dates are advertised in the school newsletter.  All parents are welcome to attend.