Trustee Induction

The Southland Adventist Christian School board is committed to ensuring continuity of governance and a smooth transition when trustees join the board. New trustees will receive a welcome letter on their joining the board which includes:

• Instructions on how to access the Trustee Electronic Folder (see below)

• the suggested date of the induction

• an outline of what will be covered in the induction meeting

• the date of the next board meeting

• chair and principal contact details.

New trustees will be given access to the Trustee Online Folder which contains:

• strategic and annual implementation plans/School Charter

• policies

• current budget

• last ERO report

• last annual report

• triennial board workplan

• minutes of the last three open board meetings

• any other relevant material (e.g. documents required for the next board meeting)

New trustees will be invited to attend an induction, facilitated by the chair or delegate, which will include:

• explaining board policy and other material in the Trustee Electronic Folder

• explaining the budget

• code of behaviour – trustees to sign and agree to work within the board’s code

• overview of the requirements of the board chair role with reference to policy

• introduction to the strategic plan and explanation of its importance

• professional development from NZSTA

• professional development and information sessions from The Proprietors

• overview of first board meeting – election of board chair, delegations.

Procedures/supporting documentation

See the following:

• SACS Staff trustee role description policy

• SACS Trustee code of behaviour policy

• SACS Trustee remuneration and expenses policy