Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the Crown entity responsible for the governance and the control of the management of the school. The Board is the employer of all staff in the school, is responsible for setting the school's strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and ensuring that its school provides a safe environment and quality education for all its students. The Board is also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration. The next Board election is in September 2022. If you would like more information on what is involved in becoming a Board Member, please contact Board Chair, Penny Gaylor, penny.gaylor@hotmail.com. Further information is available from the NZSTA website.
Board Members and their Responsibilities
Board Members
Chair:
Penny Gaylor; penny.gaylor@hotmail.com
Deputy Chair:
Shelly Warwick
Parent Trustees:
Dale Nakhla, Sarah Ropata
Co-opted Trustee:
Maewa Kaihau
Student Trustee:
Layton Miscall; miscalla@otakicollege.school.nz
Staff Trustee:
Natasha Simpson; nsp@otakicollege.school.nz
Principal:
Andy Fraser; afs@otakicollege.school.nz
To contact Penny Gaylor (Chair, Board of Trustees), Email: penny.gaylor@hotmail.com
Portfolios
Whānau & Community Engagement:
Sarah Ropata and Maewa Kaihau
Curriculum & Learning:
Natasha Simpson
Finance:
Penny Gaylor
Health & Safety:
Shelly Warwick
Personnel:
Sarah Ropata
Planning & Review:
Dale Nakhla
Student Welfare:
Layton Miscall, Natasha Simpson
Tangata Whenua:
Maewa Kaihau
Meeting Information
Meetings are held in the Staffroom at Ōtaki College. They are held on a Wednesday night at 6:00pm every six weeks, and are open to the College Community.
2022 Dates and Minutes
18 May
29 June
03 August
14 September
09 November
07 December at 5.30pm
Minutes from 2021 Meetings
Minutes from 2020 Meetings
(minutes from previous years are available on request from the Principal's Secretary vwt@otakicollege.school.nz)