Functions of Board

Boards of management are responsible for the direct governance of schools.

The duties of the board of management include the following:

• the appointment of teachers and ancillary staff;
• approving school closures;
• approving teacher absences for a variety of reasons;
• the appointment of teachers to deputy-principalship and other posts of responsibility;
• ensuring compliance with relevant legislation; and
• ensuring that schools are adequately insured and maintained.

Specific duties of the chairperson of the board of management include:

• acting as a correspondent with the Department of Education and Skills and all outside bodies;
• presiding at board of management meetings;
• signing the monthly returns and annual statistical returns; and
• serving on the selection board for the appointment of teacher.