BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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The Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring the school complies with all legal directives made by the government and the Ministry of Education. This is done by ensuring we have robust policies and procedures in place. There is a clearly documented line between board work and management work. Boards of trustees govern (oversee management) and principals manage the school. It is not the role of the Board of Trustees to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the school, this is the responsibility of the principal and the school staff.
Board work is primarily about governance of the school. Governance involves setting strategic direction through our vision, core values and strategic goals. Core work of the board includes setting targets and tracking student progress. This also includes regular review of curriculum areas. The board monitors financial expenditure of the school and sets a yearly budget. We also establish long term property plans and prioritize property projects with allocated funds.
Our Board Members
Our Board Members
Kristie Taurua - Presiding Member
Kristie Taurua - Presiding Member
I have two children, a 4 year old and 7 year old who attend Target Road School.
I have worked for a plumbing company for the last 17 years doing accounts so I hope my financial background will enable me to have skills to help the Board with important decision making. My son has special needs and I am aware of how challenging it can be to meet his needs academically. I have an interest in being on the Board of Trustees as I hope to give back to the school and support the school and community.
My husband and I have lived in the area for the last 12 years, and in my free time I enjoy exercising, renovating with my husband and eating out.
Finn Hallman - Tumuaki / Principal
Finn Hallman - Tumuaki / Principal
Katie Taylor - Parent Representative
Katie Taylor - Parent Representative
Katie is a mum to three children who all attend Target Road School.
She has always been interested in children's education and previously worked as a Speech and Language Therapist at the Child Development Team and in a Special School. Katie was involved with Playcentre Aotearoa (parent run early childhood centre) for many years.
Katie is passionate about natural health and healthy living and works part time as a Naturopath. In her spare time she enjoys doing pilates and Zumba fitness.
Kevan Leadbeater - Parent Representative
Kevan Leadbeater - Parent Representative
I am dad to Annabelle who attends TRS, and husband of Susan. I have been tutoring children of all year levels in English for the past 22 years, and wish to use this background to enhance education decisions for all our kura.
I have a deep knowledge of cross - cultural issues and the associated challenges that affect learning, and aim to bring my skills and abilities to help generate ongoing advancements and change for the prosperity of our tamariki.
I also help with literacy support. In addition, being a road patrol leader has given me a great understanding of health and safety issues in our immediate school vicinity and wider community and am passionate about getting vastly improved measures for TRS
Geoff Nottage - Parent Representative
Geoff Nottage - Parent Representative
I attended Target Road Primary School from 1983 to 1988 and I’m happy that my son and daughter are able to follow in my footsteps (year 2 and year 5 respectively).
I have spent most of my life in the area and watched it change from a small suburb at the end of Auckland’s motorway to a more densely populated and diverse area.
My recent employment history includes 5 years as the National Operations Manager for a Field Services team at a multinational electrical company and am now assisting with the Project Management/Delivery of Medium and Low Voltage electrical equipment to some of Auckland’s largest data centres.
I’m excited about being on the Target Road School Board of Trustees and believe I have a range of diverse skills and experience to support the school and school community in their short and
long term planning.
Shane Reynolds - Staff Representative
Shane Reynolds - Staff Representative
My name is Shane Reynolds and I am the board staff representative and Deputy Principal at Target Road.
I have a lovely blended Whānau with my wife, four daughters and a stepson ranging from ten to two years old.
I have a number of hobbies. I enjoy playing many sports such as football, touch rugby, cricket and golf. I love to travel and see the world. I am looking forward to working with the board as well at school to achieve the goals for all of our ākonga.
Board Information
Board Information
Annual Audited Accounts
Annual Audited Accounts
Financial Statement and Auditors Report
Financial Statement and Auditors Report
A Ministry of Education requirement is for schools to submit an annual report. This includes a number of components, such as the school audited accounts.
Link here to the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 and the Auditors Report by RSM Hayes.
Board Documents
Board Documents
Board Meetings
Board Meetings
Board Hui 2023
Wednesday March 22nd at 6 pm
Board Hui 2023
Wednesday March 22nd at 6 pm
Wednesday May 24th at 6 pm
Wednesday June 14th at 6 pm
Wednesday August 9th at 6 pm
Wednesday September 6th at 6 pm
Wednesday November 1st at 6 pm
Wednesday November 29th at 6 pm
All members of the public are welcome to attend Board hui. We do have a policy on such attendance. Please do have a read through before attending.
Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes
2023 Meeting Minutes
2022 Meeting Minutes
2021 Meeting Minutes
February_23rd_2021_BOT_Mtg_Mins.pdf
March_24th_2021_BOT_Mtg_Mins.pdf
Concerns & Complaints
Concerns & Complaints
Guidelines for Informal Complaints
Guidelines for Informal Complaints
Our primary goal is to create the best learning environment for the students of our school. We encourage open communication and prefer that parents come to us to talk through a problem rather than discuss it in the community.
These are recommended guidelines for parents making informal complaints.
Discuss the issue with the right person.
If the matter is a general issue, discuss it with the person concerned or a member of the management team or the principal.
If you have a complaint about a staff member, contact the person involved and discuss the matter. We ask that parents make this direct approach as soon as possible. Be prepared to make a time to discuss your complaint if the staff member is unable to talk with you straight away. Be open to listening to the other side of the story to avoid communication breakdowns.
If you do not wish to approach the person concerned, contact a member of the management team or the principal to resolve the matter. The principal or management team member may communicate with the staff member concerned.
If you have a complaint about one of our students, contact the student's class teacher or the principal to discuss the matter.
If the matter concerns the principal and you have not first resolved it by discussion, or you feel uncomfortable directly approaching the principal, contact the chairperson of the board of trustees.
If the matter concerns a board member, contact the chairperson of the board of trustees, or board member if it concerns the board chair.
If you complain to a board member, you will be encouraged to resolve the issue with the guidelines above, and the board member will inform the principal and board chair.
Work towards a resolution.
In most cases, constructive discussion will resolve the issue.
If you are unhappy with the outcome of your initial meeting, contact the principal, a member of the management team, or the board chair to discuss further resolution. They will consider and respond to the complaint as appropriate.
If an informal meeting does not resolve your concern or complaint, you can make a formal complaint (see below).
If a staff member is the complainant (including complaints about colleagues), the same procedure must be followed, commencing with an initial discussion with the people concerned to try to resolve matters.
The school monitors and records any concerns about student safety.
Formal Complaint
Formal Complaint
If an informal meeting does not resolve your concern or complaint, you can make a formal complaint.
In the interests of fairness, any formal complaint or serious allegation must be made in writing and resolved in a timely fashion. All parties should respect confidentiality.
Follow this process:
Complainant
Complainant
1. Put your concerns in writing, either as a signed letter or an email. Give as many details as possible, including details of efforts that have been made to resolve the issue. Include names and contact phone numbers.
2. Send the letter marked Confidential to the school principal or, if the complaint is about the principal, to the chairperson of the board of trustees. The contact details are available from the school office.
Contacting the Board
Contacting the Board
Policies
Policies
From time to time the Board, Staff and School Community review policies and procedures. This gives all stakeholders the opportunity to have a say in how certain aspects of the school and currculum are managed.
When required to do so, you will be notified in the newsletter of which policy we are reviewing and you can access the SchoolDocs website and review the policy and leave comment where appropriate.
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Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
The New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA)
NZSTA provides governance and employment advice and support to help boards do the very best for their students and communities.
NZSTA is contracted by the ministry to support boards in the undertaking of their roles and responsibilities. NZSTA provides practical support, advice, resources and professional development opportunities to help boards govern and manage their schools.
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