There is little history to pass on for this geographical area. Kāhui Ako is doing this as a wider area for a number of schools.

Whānau group have talked about a school design. Peter Jackson suggested going with the Tawatawa fern.

Maintain a relationship going forward - Peter Jackson would prefer this to be through email.

Phone update: 3 possible companies. V Pewhairangi-Kremm and Raelene have met one company. Two more to meet prior to the end of term.

1. Lots to consider including cost of phone in lift.

2. Discussion regarding whether it is essential to do prior to school build being finalised.

Review of 2019 budget

1. K Smith would like to add $8000 to curriculum resources.

NZSTA updates

Property update

1. R Kirkman met with Architects and Ministry on 26 March 2019.

2. Ministry is open to total demolishment of existing school and have requested the architect to create a new design(s) with this in mind.

3. Plan to meet before the end of next week to see new design(s).

4. Lots of considerations being undertaken regarding school access, location and number of entrances and pick-up and drop-off areas

5. Discussion surrounding continuation of schooling during build.

   1. K Smith has done a lot of groundwork to find alternative 'classrooms' during build if necessary.

   2. Cost of alternative classing ie prefabs comes out of build budget.

6. Any opinions regarding location of buildings or 2 storey buildings?

   1. 2 storey means that build takes up less meterage

   2. Maximise space by having buildings close to the road.

      1. this also ensures visitors to the school come through reception.

   3. Keen to keep existing features that work ie courts, shade etc

   4. Want to keep Mornington Road entrance, even if main entrance is on The Ridgeway.

   5. Board doesn't want drop-off area on site.

7. R Kirkman will feedback to architects and report back to board via email after meeting.

School fair consultation feedback

1. Minimal feedback from parents regarding zoning and keeping/removal of year 7&8s.

2. Record of feedback from fair:

Exit interview feedback

1. One point that came up was the unreasonable expectations placed on teachers, which is highlighted by the fact that there is a teacher shortage.

2. Comment about engagement with board.

   1. Teacher on BOT is responsible to feedback to staff.

   2. Feedback mentioned remoteness of board. What can board do to bridge the gap?

      1. K Smith suggests asking current staff.

      2. Can new staff representative ask teachers what action/communication they want with the board.

   3. K Smith would like it noted that she is interested in having a base-line that is focussed on current staff and their experience teaching at Ridgway school.

      1. possible engagement survey.

      2. Wellbeing at school survey - done with children and there is a teacher survey that gives an overview of school wellbeing.

      3. NZCAR also runs a school self-review survey.

4. Going forward we need to get a better sense of how the school is going.

Can the board do any more to support teachers in working with challenging behaviours?

1. The school has behaviour plans and strategies that do work over time.

   1. Challenging behaviour is a learning need.

2. Challenging behaviours do require a lot of hard work and commitment from teachers.

Discussion about position of fundraising:

1. One role of the board approved teacher to take responsibility for special projects.

2. Is there a possibility of a fundraising/board liaison position.

3. Need to create a strategy that fundraising fits within.

K Smith has requested that the board ask more questions in the future, as the exit interviews did not present her with new information, and she could have communicated much of this to the board.

1. For the board the exit interviews have highlight the importance of the health and wellbeing of staff.

2. Discussion surrounding the role of the board. There is a fine line between governance and management.

Other points

1. Should we approach the whānau group for someone who might like to be on the board? Need for someone from French unit as well?

2. ERO review will be happening in June.

3. There is a plan to meet with the Muslim families in the school to find out how we can support them.

4. 10 May - call for nominations, 24 May nominations close and the election day is 7 June. Count votes 13 June and 14 June board takes control.

5. Thank you to J Hanify for your long term commitment to the board.