KAMO HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes Of The Monthly Meeting Held In The Jubilee Room at Kamo High School on Thursday 24 September 2015 at 6.00 p.m. PRESENT Mr Thomas Biss (Chairperson), Mr Philip Mahoney, Mrs Denise Jelicich, Philip Alexander-Crawford, Geoff Abbott and Summer Cassidy-Maeva IN ATTENDANCE Ms Nola Sooner (Board Minutes Secretary)

PRESENTATION Karen Baker gave a presentation to the Board on “Bring your own device” (BYOD) – investigating the initiative of students bringing their own technology devices into New Zealand secondary schools.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Thanks were extended to Summer for the contribution and effort she has made during her term as student representative on the Board of Trustees. It was noted Whaiora Mouranga will be replacing Summer at the next Board meeting as the newly appointed student representative. APOLOGIES Motion:

That the apology from Jeremy Hay be accepted. Biss/Alexander-Crawford – Carried

ABSENT: Geoff Henry

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST There were no conflicts of interest declared.

ACTION POINTS (arising from Minutes) PB4L Mr Biss confirmed he has sent Mr Mahoney a Memo addressing an issue raised. Powhiri Mr Mahoney gave an update on who will be attending the Powhiri to be held on Monday 12 October for the new Principal. He confirmed the Powhiri will commence at 9.00am in the Gymnasium.

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REPORTS Faculty Science Report Mr Mahoney summarised the Faculty Science Report. Motion:

That the Faculty Science Report be accepted. Jelicich/Alexander-Crawford – Carried

Acting Principal Mr Mahoney summarised his written report. School Leaver Achievement and Destination Profile 2014 Mr Mahoney tabled a report on “School Leaver Achievement and Destination Profile 2014” and provided a brief overview of the Executive Summary. He recommended that this item be held over to the next Board meeting for consideration. Action: Mr Mahoney Uniforms Mr Mahoney tabled examples of the new jacket which can be made up to a 5XL size. It was noted the students have indicated their preference for a black/red colour background. Motion: That the Board approves Jacket B (Black with Kamo High School logo embroidered onto the front of the jacket) and the old green jacket will remain in use as approved wear for Year 2016. Mahoney/Biss – Carried Health Curriculum Mr Mahoney explained the process to be followed by Kamo High School to adopt the Health Curriculum Policy for the next two year period. It was agreed that Mr Mahoney will arrange for the draft statement to be prepared and arrange for it to be adopted at the November Board meeting. Action: Mr Mahoney The Board moved “in committee” at 7.03pm Mr Mahoney provided an update on progress made with Student 15007 and Student 15105. Moved that we go out of incommittee at 7.10pm Motion:

That the Acting Principal’s written report be accepted. Mahoney/Abbott – Carried

BOARD CALENDAR 2015 It was agreed to invite Tracey to give a presentation on PB4L to trustees at the November Board meeting. Action: Mr Mahoney GENERAL BUSINESS Trades Training Mr Alexander-Crawford advised Tertiary Education Commission has provisionally approved funding support for 30 learners over a two year period (bulk of trades related learners to come from Kamo High School including a 30% target of female

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attendees). It will be a national target and it was anticipated this pilot will be launched by a Government Minister. He anticipated contracting will commence in November. Leadership Academy Mr Mahoney was requested to circulate information in relation to a training course for young women between the ages of 20 and 40 to staff members. Action: Mr Mahoney Meeting Schedule It was noted that the Meeting Schedule for Kamo High School’s Board of Trustees in Year 2015 is as follows:  Thursday 29 October 2015  Thursday 26 November 2015 Note: All of the Board meetings commence at 6.00 p.m. at Kamo High School

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Listed below are the NZ public holidays and it was noted they do not affect the Board meeting dates: Labour Day – Monday 26 October 2015 Christmas Day – Friday 25 December 2015 Boxing Day – Saturday 26 December 2015 FINANCE Minutes Of Finance And Property Meeting Motion: That the minutes of the Finance and Property meeting held on 15 September 2015 be accepted as a true and accurate record. Abbott/Jelicich – Carried Motion: That the Incommittee minutes of the Finance and Property meeting held on 15 September 2015 be accepted as a true and accurate record. Abbott/Jelicich – Carried Matters Arising Mr Mahoney advised Hawthorn & Geddes representatives aim to be on site on Tuesday 6 October at 2pm and have requested a meeting. Mrs Jelicich advised she would be available to attend and Mr Mahoney confirmed he has requested that the weather tightness reports be produced at that meeting. Accounts for Payment August 11-31/08/15 V852838-V852850 $ 9,541.53 VISA-1560715 $ 2,261.46 D/C:34708-34888 DIRECT CREDITS $218,921.51 ---------------$230,724.50 ---------------

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September 1-10/09/15 V852851-V852856 $ 769.74 VISA-1560815 $ 4,131.73 D/C:34889-34907 DIRECT CREDITS $ 18,483.35 ---------------$ 23,384.82 ---------------Payment Schedule Motion: That the Payment Schedule report be approved retrospectively for payments made between 11 August to 10 September 2015. Abbott/Biss – Carried Financial report and Variance report Motion: That the Variance Report to 31 August 2015 be accepted. Biss/Abbott – Carried Bank statement and reconciliation Motion: accepted.

That the Bank Statements and Reconciliation to 31 August 2015 be Abbott/Jelicich – Carried

Novopay Motion:

That Novopay leave confirmation process be accepted. Abbott/Jelicich – Carried

CORRESPONDENCE Inward PTA – It was noted a paid union meeting will be held on Friday 23 October 2015 commencing at 1.00 pm at Forum North, Rust Avenue, Whangarei and all teachers who are members of the PPTA and are covered by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective agreement have a right to attend. Outward Nil. Tabled Nil. Matters Arising Motion: That all correspondence be accepted. Biss/Abbott – Carried MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of Board Meeting Motion: That the minutes of the Board meeting held on 27 August 2015 be accepted as a true and accurate record. Biss/Abbott – Carried

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Matters Arising There were no matters arising. Motion: That the minutes of the In-Committee Board meeting held on 27 August 2015 be accepted as a true and accurate record. Biss/Abbott – Carried ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/INFORMATION FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO NEXT MEETING Nil. Next Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 6.00 p.m. in the Jubilee Room, Kamo High School. Advance Apologies There were no advance apologies. The meeting closed at 7.41 p.m.

____________________ Mr Biss Chairperson

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ACTION LIST Name

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Date to completed

Mr Mahoney School Leaver Achievement and 29 October 2015 Destination Profile 2014 Mr Mahoney confirmed this item will be placed on the agenda for the next Board meeting.

Health Curriculum 29 October 2015 Mr Mahoney explained the process to be followed by Kamo High School to adopt the Health Curriculum Policy for the next two year period. It was agreed that Mr Mahoney will arrange for the draft statement to be prepared and arrange for it to be adopted at the November Board meeting. PB4L 29 October 2015 It was agreed to invite Tracey to give a presentation on PB4L to trustees at the November Board meeting. Leadership Academy 29 October 2015 Mr Mahoney was requested to circulate information in relation to a training course for young women between the ages of 20 and 40 to staff members.

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