Thomastown National School
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Board of Management

Our Board of Management consists of the following:
  1. Two direct nominees of the Patron. 
  2. Two parents of children enrolled in the school (one being a mother, the other a father), elected by the general body of parents of children enrolled in the school.
  3. The principal teacher of the school.
  4. One other teacher on the staff of the school, elected by vote of the teaching staff.
  5. Two extra members proposed by the nominees, (1)–(4) above.

This term’s 2023-2027 Board of Management members are as follows:
  • Fr. Pat Coffey - Patron Representative
  • Michael Fitzgerald - Patron Representative & Chairperson
  • Marie Donovan - Principal & Secretary 
  • Jennifer O'Donnell - Teacher Representative 
  • Katy Connery - Parent Representative
  • Richard Wallace - Parent Representative & Treasurer 
  • Séamus O'Dwyer - Community Representative
  • Martina O'Keeffe - Community Representative

Functions of the Board of Management

The Board of Management is responsible for the direct government of the school. The duties of the Board of Management include the following:
  • The appointment of teachers and ancillary staff
  • Approving school closures
  • The appointment of teachers to deputy/principal and other posts of responsibility
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
  • Ensuring that the school is adequately insured and maintained
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