Board of Trustees

Strategic Plan - 2024-2025

2024 Annual Implementation Plan

Annual Report

Policies and Procedures

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.

Board Members and their Responsibilities

Board Members

Chair:

Penny Gaylor

Deputy Chair:

Sarah Ropata

Parent Trustees:

Jo Andrews, Pania Barrett, Penny Gaylor, Sarah Ropata

Co-opted Trustees:

Maewa Kaihau

Student Trustee:

James Auld

Staff Trustee:

Jarrad Porima

Principal:

Andy Fraser; afs@otakicollege.school.nz

To contact Penny Gaylor (Chair, Board of Trustees), Email: penny.gaylor@hotmail.com

Portfolios

Whānau & Community Engagement/Fundraising:

Jo Andrews

Curriculum & Learning:

Sarah Ropata

Jarrad Porima

Finance:

Penny Gaylor

Health & Safety:

Jarrad Porima

Personnel:

Pania Barrett

Planning & Review:

Sarah Ropata

Student Welfare:

James Auld

Tangata Whenua:

Maewa Kaihau (appointed by Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki)

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.