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​Our Board of Trustees

The Board consists of five elected members, up to four co-opted members, a staff representative and the Principal. The term of office for elected members is three years. Our next election cycle for two elected whanau representatives is in November 2020.
Chairperson & Whanau Rep
Duncan Matthews

Board Member - Whanau Reps
Ross Shepherd
Sri Govindaraju
Scott Walker
Jasmin Rakei

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Board Member - Whanau Rep (Co-opted)
Bernhard Chrustowski
Scott Wrigley
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Board Member - Whanau Hui Rep
Janet Jackson

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Board Member - Staff Rep
Esther Beattie
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​​Board Member - Principal
Tim Lovelock
principal@waipahihi.school.nz
The role of the Board of Trustees is to govern the school. It is also responsible for the broad policy objectives (as indicated by the National Administrative Guidelines - NAG) and the efficient and effective running of the school.

School Trustees have a very important role to play in ensuring every child achieves their potential at school. The Board works with the principal and consults with staff, students and the community; sets the educational goals and strategic direction of the school; monitors progress and lets parents know how the school is progressing against its annual targets and how well students are achieving; decides how the school’s funding will be spent; selects the school’s principal and supports the development of all staff; oversees the management of staff, property, finances, curriculum and administration. 

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The Principal and staff manage the day to day operation of the school within Board guidelines and delegations.

Parents are welcome to attend any Board of Trustees meeting.
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2019 Waipahihi School - Audited Financial Statements.pdf
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Local Government Official Information & Meetings Act 1987

Local Government Official Information & Meetings Act 1987 Part 7
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This legislation details the responsibilities of boards to make agendas, minutes and associated reports publicly available.
Section 46A on the availability of agendas and reports, states that any member of the public may, without payment of a fee, inspect all agendas and associated reports that have been circulated to the board members, relating to that meeting, except any in-committee documents:
  • at least 2 working days before every meeting
  • during normal office hours
  • at the school’s office
Any member of the public may take notes from any agenda or report they inspect, or request a copy of any part of the agenda or report. If the board resolves to hold an extraordinary meeting, an agenda and reports must be made available as soon as is reasonably possible in the circumstances. 
Details of items, reports or items from reports that will be discussed in public excluded session may be excluded from this requirement. Providing the agenda in advance means that the public is aware of the matters the board intends to discuss at each meeting the board may discuss matters that are not on the agenda as long as;
  • the board resolves (moves) to do so (and records this in the minutes)
  • the Chair advises, during the open part of the meeting, that the item will be discussed in the meeting and explains why the item was not on the agenda, and
  • the Chair advises the reason why the discussion cannot be delayed to a later meeting.
If it is a minor matter relating to the general business of the board it may be discussed at the meeting but no decision may be made on the matter “except to refer that item to a subsequent board meeting for further discussion” (section 46A(7A)). 
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  • Home
  • About us
    • Our Vision, Mission & Values
    • Meet the Principal
    • Meet the Staff
    • Our Brand
    • Our Kaitiaki 'Tia'
    • Latest ERO Report
    • Vacancies
  • Our Board
    • Our Strategic Direction
    • Taupo Community of Learning
    • 2020 Donation Scheme
    • Home Zone info
    • Waipahihi Policies & Procedures
  • FOS
  • News
    • Newsletters
    • Principal News & Views
    • 2021 Term Dates
  • Learning
    • Teaching & Learning change
    • Our Learning Practices and Principles
    • Partnership
    • Our Learners
    • Starting School
    • Our Curriculum
    • Year 1-2 - Team Ahi
    • Year 3-4 - Team Wai
    • Year 5-6 - Team Whenua
    • Online Safety
    • Seesaw Reporting
  • International Students
  • Calendar
  • Contact