Members

Rod Way (PE) – Chair
Ruth Dunne (PP) – Deputy Chair
Clare Sokimi  (PP)
Therese Ford-Cartwright (PP)
Amy Rogers (PP)
Matt Dalton (P)
Karen Guise (SR)
James McNamee (PE)
Kelly Jury (PE)
Katie Ryall (PE)
Finley Jones (SS)

Sheryl Flexman – Board Secretary sflexman@aquinas.school.nz

PE = Parent Elected Representative
PP = Proprietor’s Representative
P = Principal
SR = Staff Representative
SS = Student Representative

Policies

Policy development is underpinned by the principles and values identified in the Aquinas College Charter and Strategic Plan.  Policies are established to ensure Aquinas College and the Board of Trustees meet all Ministry of Education requirements relating to student achievement and well being, and also with regard to the requirements covered under Governance of Catholic State Integrated Schools.

The BOT, staff, families and students need to be aware of school policies and how to access them.  To this end, the policy review process is outlined below:

1. College Planning Documentation

Next Board Meeting Date – 25 May 2023

To view the Board of Trustee minutes from meetings in 2022 please click here

• School Charter and Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan 2021) 
• The 2023 Annual Plan (Aquinas College Annual Plan 2023)

2. Governance Policies

The Board of Trustees sets the direction for the College through its Strategic Plan and setting of policy. The policies listed below are governance policies and each has a review date.  Members of the community are invited to provide feedback and input on policies as they come up for review. See Policy Consultation and Review Process under 4.

Policy 1.1 Curriculum Delivery
Policy 1.4 EOTC_2021
Polilcy 1.6 – Special Character of the College
Policy 2.2 Principal Performance Review
Policy 3.1 Concerns and Complaints to be read in conjunction with Flow Chart – Concerns and Complaints Process Policy, Guidelines for Raising Concerns, Procedure for Formal Complaints
Policy 3.3 Good Employer
Policy 3.7 Appointments to be read in conjunction with Policy 3.7 Flow Chart – Co-Ordination of Appointment Process
Policy 4.1 Finance
Policy 4.2 Asset Protection
Policy 4.3 – Fundraising
Policy 5.3 Surrender and Retention
Policy 5.5 – Code of Conduct
Policy 5.7 Digital Technology
Policy 5.9 Health & Safety
Policy 5.10 Student Behaviour Management
Policy 5.11 Physical Restraint
Policy 5.12 Child Protection Policy to be read in conjunction with Flow Chart of Action (Policy 5.12 Child Protection
Policy 5.15 Uniform and Appearance
Policy 5.15.1 Uniform and Appearance Appendix
Policy 5.16 Attendance
6.1 Enrolment of Student to be read in conjunction with Enrolment Scheme New
Governance Policy Framework

3. Operational Policies

The College has a number of operational policies which ensure that proper procedures are in place so the College runs effectively.  These policies are developed and maintained by the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to communicate operational protocols.

Operational Policy 1 – Assessment (Under Review)

Operational Policy 2 – Curriculum

Operational Policy 3 – Managing Student Behaviour

Operational Policy 4 – Mobile Phone Use

Operational Policy 5 – Self-Determined Learning

Operational Policy 6 – Food and Nutrition

Operational Policy 7 – Medicine Administration

Operational Policy 8 – Sun Safety

Operational Policy 9 – College Ball

Operational Policy 10 – Timetable

Operational Policy 11 – Staff Dress Code

4. Other Key Documents

Character of a Catholic School – Expectations for staff employed in a Catholic School

Aquinas College Audited Annual Report 2021

Policy Consultation and Review Process

• The schedule of policies due for review in the coming year is available here
• The title of the policy and month of review appears in the line – 2022 Policy Review Plan.
• Policies are usually reviewed on a 3-year cycle, although policies may be reviewed at any time in response to emerging issues such as Ministry of Education requirements, changes in environment, legislation or strategic focus.
• Feedback and input is invited from members of the community and key stakeholders.
• Submissions should be made prior to the date of the Policy Review Meeting (as per the schedule).
• Feedback can be submitted via email or in writing to the College office or in person by emailing the Board Secretary to arrange a meeting.
• The Policy Review Committee will collate all feedback and draft changes to policy.
• The draft policy is tabled at the following Board meeting for the full Board to ratify.