Parent Association
The Parent Association is the structure through which parents/guardians in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children.
The Education Act, 1998 sets down the role of the parent association.
The Parent Association works with the principal, staff and the board of management to build effective partnership of home and school.
Educational research on the involvement of parents in schools shows that children achieve higher levels when parents and teachers work together.
The Parent Association can advise the principal and Board of Management on policy issues and incidents that may require a review of
school policy, e.g. Bullying, Safety, Homework, Enrolment, Behaviour problems etc.
Parent Associations can suggest and/or organise extra-curricular activities.
The Parent Association is a support for parents in the school and can invite speakers to address the parents on issues which are topical or relevant.
The Parent Association is not a forum for complaint against either an individual teacher or parent.
Next Monthly Meeting
Our next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, January 30th 2012 at 8pm in the school. All parents and guardians and encouraged to attend.
Recent Events
On Jan 24th last Sheila O’Malley addressed a group of parents at our school who were reaching out for guidance on some of the key issues which we as parents deal with on a day to day basis. These topics included: Communicating more effectively, respect, parenting styles, setting boundaries & confidence building. The evening was highly informative and throughout the talk a series of heads were nodding in agreement as Sheila portrayed how to approach the various circumstances in a different light. One of the key messages we all took home was to learn how to become a parent to ourselves firstly and how to respect ourselves – this forms the basis of effective communication between the parent and child. A highly enjoyable evening – great feedback from parents who attended. We suspect that there will be a rush order of hula hoops to replenish stocks!
Practical Parenting Courses
Sheila O’Malley established Practical Parenting to offer support and training to Parents. She facilitates courses and seminars, delivers talks around family wellbeing. Sheila is a well regarded contributor to radio and TV. In addition, she is a former parenting correspondent for Independent Newspapers. She is renowned for her practical, empathetic, professional and balanced approach. Sheila was trained by Dr Tony Humphreys and is a qualified Parent Mentor.
Mission Statement
Membership
Membership of the Association shall be open to all parents of students who are currently enrolled in St. Brogan’s College. Membership shall cease when a parent ceases to have a child enrolled in the school. For the purpose of this document the word ‘parent’ includes any person acting in loco parentis who has a child in his or her care subject to any statutory power or order of a court.
Objectives
1. To promote and foster good relations and co-operation between home and school.
2. to develop an active partnership with the school authorities and the Board of
Management, thereby assuring that parents participate in the decision making
process relating to the school and the children
3. to promote the educational welfare and physical interests of the pupils
4. to help financially with the provision of extra equipment and teaching aids for
the school
The Structure
The Parents’ Association shall be affiliated to the National Parents’ Association for Vocational Schools and Community Colleges.
Any meeting of the Parents’ Association must have a quorum of 6 members.
The members of the Parents’ Association shall elect a number of parents at each Annual General Meeting (hereinafter called the AGM) who shall serve as the Committee of St. Brogan’s College Parents’ Association.
The AGM shall be held annually no later than 31st October and to which all eligible parents have been invited.
All eligible parents attending the meeting shall have one vote.
Candidates for the Committee must be nominated and seconded at the AGM before they are voted into office.
If more than the required number of candidates are nominated, a secret ballot shall take place at the AGM.
The parents shall elect parents as follows:
(1) Chairperson
(2) Secretary
(3) Treasurer
(4) Public Relation Officer
(5-7) if sufficient candidates allow, Vice Chairperson, Assistant Secretary and
Assistant Treasurer
(8) any other position they deem necessary to effectively carry out the functions
Of the Parents’ Association.
Each committee member shall be elected for a period of one year. Retiring Committee members are eligible for re-election. However, a committee member may not serve more than 3 consecutive years in any one position. They may, however, hold a further office if elected.
The Committee
The elected Committee shall have the following functions:
The Committee shall hold a minimum of five meetings throughout the school year which shall include at least one per term.
The Committee shall arrange an election of Parents’ Representatives to the Board of Management and delegates to attend meetings of the National Parents’ Association for Vocational Schools and Community Colleges, as necessary.
The Committee shall have the authority to request persons other than those elected to participate and assist in their work if this is thought to be necessary. However, such persons may not hold office or be entitled to vote on Committee issues.
The Committee shall manage activities on behalf of the parents, offering programmes, information, talks etc. to help fulfil their role as the primary educators of their children.
The Committee shall make representations to the principal on behalf of the general body of parents regarding issues affecting the education of their children. However, the Association is not a forum for individual complaints against teachers or parents. These issues shall be dealt with by private discussions between the parents and teachers concerned. Neither will the Association interfere in the internal operation and administration of the school or encroach upon the rights and responsibilities of the administrators.
Finances
The Committee, under the guidance of the elected Treasurer, will manage and account for any funds collected by the Association.
A bank account shall be opened under the name of the Association. At no time shall the account be overdrawn.
All cheques and withdrawals shall need a minimum of two signatures.
Funds shall only be used with the prior approval of the Committee.
A detailed written Statement of Income will be available for inspection at the AGM.
All monies acquired through the Association shall be deemed the property of the Association. In the event of the dissolution of the Association, any funds shall be handed over to the Board of Management to be used at their discretion.
Amendments
This Mission Statement shall not be altered, added to, or rescinded, in whole or in part, except by a resolution adopted by two-thirds of those present and voting at a meeting of the Parents Association.
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