Agreed Report of BoM meeting March 24th 2025

In attendance Christy Mannion, Ruth Gaffney, Shane Cox, Avril Murphy.

·        The meeting was started with a prayer

·        Mr. Christy Mannion was ratified as acting chairperson for the meeting in the absence of Ms. Teresa Fallon

·        Board Correspondences was noted

·        The Board congratulated the school community for their excellent fundraiser of €1000 in aid of Bridgeways Resource Centre

·        The Board congratulated the Junior Cycle students of 2024 on receiving their JCPAs

·        The Board congratulated all the students and their coaches/mentors on their participation in such a wide range of extracurricular activities.

·        The Finance report was agreed.

·        Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

·        The Bullying report was noted.

·        The Board noted the Bí Cinéalta I/2 day on May 16

·        Date of next BOM meeting: May 12

Agreed Report of BoM meeting December 16th, 2024

Agreed Report of BoM meeting December 16th

  • The School Accountant James Hughes presented a Report on the Accounts for the Year ending August 31st, 2024 to the Board. These were agreed and signed.

  • The Board commended the principal for managing the tight budget in 2024, however it is clear that it will become an increased difficult task.

  • Monthly Finance Report was also agreed.

  • The Annual Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement was completed and signed.

  • Child Protection Oversight Report was presented and signed.

  • The Board ratified the Protected Disclosures Policy

  • The Board approved the request to the school for an additional Special Class for Autistic Students from the NCSE. The school will be funded to make the accommodation adjustments needed and the staffing for the class will be provided.

  • The Board approved a request for partnership with TUS in clinical placement for students on the BSc (Hons) in general nursing programme and the BSc(Hons) in mental health nursing programme in Mercy Ballymahon.

  • An update of the numbers enrolled to date for 1st Year September 2025 was provided.

  • The Board commended the school staff and students for the efforts and cooperation especially with the excellent Variety Show which was so successful and on the many sporting and extracurricular activities throughout the term along with the fundraising for good causes.

Date of next meeting: February 10th, 2024.

Please note new class will be located in R38

Agreed statement from BOM meeting Nov 11, 2024

Attendance: Christy Mannion, Cathriona Egan, Ruth Gaffney, Avril Murphy, Gerard Murray.

Josephine Donohue. Apologies: Tersesa Fallon Fulton Grant, Shane Cox.

  • The meeting was started with a prayer

  • Mr. Christy Mannion was ratified as acting chairperson for the meeting in the absence of

  • Ms. Teresa Fallon

  • Board Correspondences was noted.

  • School Development planning was conducted including:

    • The Schools Trips Policy was amended and ratified

    • An Analysis of Junior cycle Results 2024 was presented and discussed

  • The Finance report was agreed.

  • Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

  • The Bullying report was noted.

  • The selection committees for AP posts were ratified

Agreed Report from BoM meeting Oct 1

Agreed Report from BoM meeting Oct 1, 2024

In Attendance: Teresa Fallon, , Christy Mannion, Avril Murphy, Gerard Murray, Caithriona Egan, Shane Cox and Josephine Donohue

·   The meeting was started with a prayer

·        The Board expressed sympathy to Ruth Gaffney and family on the death of her father.

·        The school accounts for Year ending August 31st 2024 were agreed and sent to accountant

·        The Board congratulated staff on the excellent Leaving Certificate results

·        Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

·        The Bullying report was noted.

·        The Board thanked the members of staff who had volunteered to coach teams.

·        Next meeting is on November 11th


Agreed Statement of BoM meeting May 14th, 2024

In Attendance: Teresa Fallon, Josephine Donohue, Christy Mannion, Ruth Gaffney, Avril Murphy, Gerard Murray, Fulton Grant, Apologies Cathriona Egan, Shane Cox

  • The Board started the meeting with a prayer.

  • The board noted correspondence from various parties.

  • School Development planning included:

    • A comprehensive update received from Avril Murphy on the outcome of the Health & Safety review of the school that was agreed by the Board of Management. This forms part of the review of on the Draft Health & Safety Policy. The board requested regular updates in implementation of suggested safety measures and mitigating the risks.

    • The board progressed the BOM Strategic Plan 2023-2026 update.

    • The board ratified the School Tours Policy

    • The board approved the School Calendar and Croke Park hours 2024/2025

  • The Finance Sub-Committee approved the school budget 2024-2025. The monthly Finance Report for current year was agreed.

  • Principal updated the board on the building developments.

    • Significant but smaller upgrades that will be carried out over the summer.

    • The good news that new plans for the school extension have now been completed by the Architects.

  • Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

  • The Bullying report was noted.

  • The principal updated the board on the many activities ongoing in the school.

    • The Summer Programme for AEN students will be run again this year. Thanks to Nicola Brennan who is organising the programme.

    • School received news that it was awarded a 4th Flag, the Brown Flag. Thanks to Julie O Donoghue and her Green School team.

    • Thanks to the Religion team for overseeing the 1st and TY Years Reflection days to Knock

  • The Board commended the school staff and students for the efforts and cooperation on the many fundraising, sporting and extracurricular activities and congratulated the teams that have done so well in their respective competitions. The board particularly congratulated the Senior Boys Soccer team and their coaches Mairead Quinn and Fiona Noone who won the perpetual cup for the 3rd time on Friday last v BVS in the annual Ballymahon Perpetual Cup final. (3-1).

  • The board wished the Equestrian team, along with Dylan Mulvihill (chef d’équipe) and Katie Kirby the best of luck in Balmoral N.I in the All-Ireland Finals.

  • Date of next meeting June 18th.

Agreed Statement of BoM meeting April 15th, 2024

Agreed Statement of BoM meeting April 15th, 2024

  • In Attendance: Teresa Fallon, Josephine Donohue, Christy Mannion, Ruth Gaffney, Avril Murphy, Cathriona Egan, Gerard Murray, Shane Cox

  • The Board prayed for persons within the school community and expressed sympathy to Conor Farrell who tragically lost his brother Jimmy over the Easter period.

  • The board received a very comprehensive update from the Student Council through an excellent presentation delivered by Rian O Hanlon

  • The Board received confirmation that the final Annual Accounts for 22/23 have been accepted by the Trustees and forwarded to the FSSU.

  • The Finance Sub-Committee, the School Secretary and the Board of Management were commended for the manner in which the accounts were managed prepared and presented. The Finance Report for current year was agreed. The first draft of the 2024-2025 Budget was presented to the Finance Sub Committee.

  • School Development planning included:

    • The Protected Disclosures act 2014 Internal Reporting Policy was noted

    • Initiated the Bord of Management Plan 2023-2026

  • Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

  • The Bullying report was noted.

  • The principal updated the board on the many activities ongoing in the school.

  • The Board commended the school staff and students for the efforts and cooperation on the many fundraising, sporting and extracurricular activities and congratulated the teams that have done so well in their respective competitions. The board particularly commended the great performance from the Equestrian team, (consisting of Katie Duignan, Ella Duignan, Calum Duignan and Grace Egan) who finished 4th in the overall All Ireland league and qualified to represent Mercy Ballymahon school in Balmoral in May.

  • Date of next meeting May 14th

Agreed Report of BoM Meeting March 4th, 2024

  • In Attendance: Teresa Fallon, Josephine Donohue, Christy Mannion, Fulton Grant, Ruth Gaffney, Avril Murphy, Catriona Egan, Gerard Murray, Shane Cox

  • The Board prayed for persons within the school community.

  • The final Annual Accounts for 22/23 have been submitted to the FSSU . Finance Report for current year was agreed.

  • The Acceptable User Policy (AUP) was reviewed and ratified.

  • The Critical Incident Policy was reviewed and ratified.

  • Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

  • The Bullying report was noted.

  • The board reviewed application for parental leave. The Principal will inform the applicant of the outcome.

  • The principal updated the board on the many activities ongoing in the school.

  • The Board commended the school staff and students for the efforts and cooperation on the many fundraising, sporting and extracurricular activities and congratulated the teams that have done so well in their respective competitions, Particularly the great performance from the Boys senior team, the Leinster Champions, who just missed out (in extra time) on reaching the All-Ireland Post- Primary Schools Senior C Football Competition final.

Agreed Statement from BOM meeting on 29th January 2024

In Attendance: Teresa Fallon, Josephine Donohue, Christy Mannion, Fulton Grant(Finance committee), Ruth Gaffney, Avril Murphy, Catriona Egan, Gerard Murray, Shane Cox

  • The Board prayed for persons within the school community.

  • The final Annual Accounts for 22/23 have been submitted to the Trustees. Monthly Finance Report for current year was agreed.

  • The Acceptable User Policy (AUP) was reviewed and ratified.

  • The Critical Incident Policy was reviewed and ratified.

  • Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

  • The Bullying report was noted.

  • The board reviewed applications for parental leave. The Principal will inform the applicants of the outcome.

  • The principal updated the board on the many activities ongoing in the school.

  • The Board commended the school staff and students for the efforts and cooperation on the many fundraising, sporting and extracurricular activities and congratulated the teams that have done so well in their respective competitions, Particularly the great performance from the Boys senior team, the Leinster Champions, who just missed out (in extra time) on reaching the All-Ireland Post- Primary Schools Senior C Football Competition final.

  • Date of next meeting: 15 th April, 2024

Agreed Statement from BOM Meeting on 29th January, 2024

  • The Board prayed for persons within the school community who are progressing through serious ill health treatments.

  • Monthly Finance Report was agreed.

  • The bi-annual Post of Responsibility process was progressed – The Draft Needs and Priorities were approved by the board.

  • Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

  • The Board reviewed and ratified the Career Break, Job Sharing and Secondment

    Policies.

  • The Analysis of JC Result 23 was reviewed showing the overall strong academic performance of the school when compared to national averages. The analysis will be used by subject departments in forward planning.

  • The Board discussed the re-introduction of foreign School Tours and supported the proposal to review option for this taking account of the financial challenges that families of some students may have.

  • The board reviewed applications for Career Break, Job Sharing and Secondment positions. The Principal will inform the applicants of the outcome.

  • The Board commended the school staff and students for the efforts and cooperation on the many sporting and extracurricular activities and congratulated the teams that have done so well in their respective competitions.

  • Date of next meeting: 4 th March, 2024

Agreed Report from BOM meeting of December 18th, 2023

  • The School Accountant James Hughes presented a Report on the Accounts for the Year ending August 31st, 2023 to the Board. These were agreed and signed.

  • Monthly Finance Report was also agreed.

  • The Annual Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement was completed and signed.

  • Child protection oversight report was presented and signed.

  • The Board ratified the Dignity in Workplace policies-The Anti-Bullying Policy and The Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy

  • An update of the enrolment process was provided for 1st Year September 2024.

  • The Board commended the school staff and students for the efforts and cooperation on the many sporting and extracurricular activities throughout the term along with the fundraising for good causes.

  • Date of next meeting: January 29th, 2024

Agreed Report from Board of Management Report – Meeting 27/11/2023

  • Stage 1 approval was received from the Department of Education for the Building Extension which is a significant step.

  • The Board reviewed the Dignity in the Workplace Policy with a view to ratification at December BoM.

  • Ms Donohue updated the Board on the School Improvement Plan(SIP) which was developed in conjunction with the School Self-Evaluation(SSE) report.

  • The Finance Sub Committee reviewed the annual accounts for year ending 31 August 2023. The Board looked over the income and expenditure to date in the new school year. The Finance Report was agreed.

  • The Board ratified the initiation of the Bi-annual POR Review

  • The Board congratulated the staff for organising the‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ event led by Ms. Karena Fitzmaurice and the ‘Christmas Shoebox Appeal’ led by Ms. Michaela McGovern and Ms. Rachel Beirne.

  • The Board congratulated the U16 Ladies Football team and their coaches Ms. Louise Duffy and Ms. Niamh Gilleran on reaching the Leinster Final.

  • The Board congratulated the two 6th year student teams who qualified from the Annual ISTA Regional Science Quiz to take part in the National Finals on 2nd

  • December and congratulated their mentor Ms. Fiona Noone. The board also commended the third team who narrowly missed out on qualification.

  • Next Board meeting is December 18th, 2023.

Agreed Report of BoM Meeting on October 23rd, 2023

  • The Board extended their sympathies to Staff member Ms. Niamh McCann and her husband Joe on the death of their son C.J. May he Rest in Peace.

  • Ms. Sharon McGrath CEIST gave a presentation to the new Board of Management

  • The new Finance Sub Committee was formed. Members are Ms. Teresa Fallon, Mr. Christy Mannion, Mr. Fulton Grant and Ms. Josephine Donohue

  • The Board thanked Ms. Úna Daly for her work and dedication to Mercy Secondary School and wished her well following her resignation.

  • The Board congratulated the staff on the excellent Junior Certificate results

  • Next Board meeting is November 27th, 2023.


BOM Agreed Report 26/09/2023

● The principal Josephine Donohue thanked the Board for their work and dedication over their three year term and thanked Mary Kenny for her help and support over her nine years as Chairperson of the Board.

● Teachers’ leave was approved.

● The Child Protection Procedures (revised 2023) was adopted.

● Annual Notice for Admissions was approved.

● Code of behaviour was amended in relation to the sanction for misuse of Mobile phones.

● The board congratulated the Leaving Cert class of 2023 and their teachers. The analysis of results was discussed.

● Finance report submitted.

● Date of next meeting: Tuesday October 17th ( New Board )

BOM Agreed Report 8/03/2022

Agreed report from BOM meeting on 8/03/2022

  • Presentation from Sharon McGrath from Ceist on the process of appointing a second deputy principal. 

  • Discussed upgrade of 1st year toilets

  • Buildings report for new prefabs and equipment.

  • First Design Team meeting on Mar 11to initiate the beginning of the new extension.

  • Principals report: Minister Foley congratulating the school for our recent award for Digital Schools In Europe. 

  • Incidental inspection last Friday 4th March 

BOM Agreed Report 01/02/2022

BOM Agreed Report 01/02/2022

  • The Board expressed their sympathy to Helena Molihan  on the passing of her mother Betty Martin.

  • Thank you letter from Ballymahon SVP on our donation of €507

  • Approval from Ceist to apply for new prefabs

  • New SENO appointed for the school: Regina Bohan

  • Letter from the Minister Foley on the arrangement for state examinations 2022

  • Report on the Curriculum review for subject changes at Junior Cycle

  • Needs and priorities approved

  • New buildings update

Next meeting March 8th.

Agreed Report from BOM meeting Dec 14th

Agreed Report from BOM meeting Dec 14th

  • Sympathy was expressed to Martha O Reilly on the death of her father Frank.

  • Sympathy was expressed to Libby Malone on the death of her father Ted.

  • Sympathy was expressed to CEIST CEO Clare Ryan on the death of her mother Brigid.

  • Update on the curriculum review for the junior cycle.

  • Child protection oversight report.

  • Financial report was agreed.

  • Update was given on buildings-Tendering process for school extension started on December 6th.

  • Congratulations to Senior Boys basketball team and coaches Brian Guerin and Louise Duffy on their great win in the Regional A final.

  • Congratulations to Class 2021- Oisin Lane Entrance Scholarship to UL and Niamh Ballesty-Entrance Scholarship to DCU

Date of next meeting: February 1st, 2022


Agreed report BOM meeting 09/11/2021

Agreed report BOM meeting 09/11/2021

  • Sympathy was expressed to Danielle McCarron on the death of her father Tommy, to Fulton Grant on the death of his father Seamus, to Kira O Meara (6 th Year) and her brother Jack (3 rd Year) and their family on the death of their father Trevor and to Elijus Preisaitis (3 rd Year) and his family on the death of his mother Viktorija.

  • Financial report: James Hughes, school accountant, attended the meeting and gave a presentation on End of Year Accounts August 31 st , 2021.

  • Bi annual review of the Post of Responsibilities was initiated and ratified.

  • AP interview panels ratified.

  • Additional 1.19 post granted to the school in CLASS hours.

  • School Development plan: reviewing anti bullying policy. Results of surveys presented.

  • Update on the curriculum review for the junior cycle.

  • Analysis of Leaving Certificate results.

  • Child protection oversight report.

  • Buildings update – New extension of 16 rooms approved on November 3 rd .

  • Project for installation of 3 modular units to begin at end of November.

  • €1450 raised for Trick or Treat for Temple Street.

Date of next meeting December 14th

Agreed Report from BOM meeting of September 28th , 2021

  • Sympathy was expressed to Ms. Mairead Quinn and her family on the death of her mother Frances.

  • The Board congratulated the staff on the excellent Leaving Certificate results.

  • Confirmation of enrolment for 21/22 of 713 students.

  • Changes to the Code of Behaviour in relation to Notice of student absence and vaping were

    ratified.

  • The finance report was agreed.

  • Contract for the new temporary accommodation was signed on September 24th . The plan is

    that it will be completed by the end of December.

  • Staffing Allocation for 21/22 is 54.38.

  • The Covid Response Plan was ratified.

Date of next meeting: Tuesday November 9th