Kia ora koutou,
This year as we have previously communicated is an election year for the School Board of Trustees (BOT) across New Zealand. A BOT is responsible for the overall performance of a school and to ensure all legal requirements are met. By being a member of the BOT you have a great opportunity to increase your governance skills, to get more involved in the school, and to have a voice about the future direction of the school.
The BOT meets twice every term for about 2.5 hours but also contributes time and expertise in a range of portolios e.g. Finance, Property, Health and Safety, Community outreach and engagement, and Personnel. This year the BOT have agreed to reinstate the parent/community representatives from 4 places to 5 places.
The following outlines the timeline for our BOT election process:
6th July - Select a Returning Officer. (The Returning Officer is Robyn Luke)
13th July - Close MAIN ROLL
15th July - Call for NOMINATIONS by
1st Aug - Close SUPPLEMENTARY ROLL
3rd Aug - NOMINATIONS close
10th Aug - Voting papers issued by
7th Sept - Election Day
After the MAIN ROLL closes on 13th July. You will receive a Nomination form with a Cover letter by email. If Robyn doesn’t have an email address for you, you will receive this by post.
Nomination forms and Cover letters are available in Maori, Samoan, Simplified Chinese and Tongan. Please email Returning Officer – Robyn Luke office@gracefield.school.nz
If you have any questions about being on a BOT please reach out to any of the current BOT parent representatives:
Jonny Mckenzie - Jonny.bot@gracefield.school.nz
Rochelle Gribble - Rochelle.bot@gracefield.school.nz
Damian Carder - damian.bot@gracefield.school.nz
Kylie Seumanu - k.seumanu@gracefield.school.nz
Or chat to Kelly Barker (Principal) or Tracey Mitchell (Teacher representative).
Ngā mihi
Gracefield School BOT