Whitecross NS Board of Management
The Board of Management (BOM) of Whitecross N.S. consists of a committed group of people who have the responsibility of overseeing the running of the school on behalf of the Patron, Bishop Tom Deenihan and for the benefit of the pupils and to provide for an appropriate education for each pupil in the school. The Board of Management is appointed for a period of four years and meets at least five times a year. The Principal keeps the Board fully informed on all relevant issues. The Principal carries out the Board’s instructions and assumes responsibility for the implementation of the Board’s decisions.
Structure of the Board
- Two nominees of the patron, Bishop Tom Deenihan.
- Two parent nominees, a mother and a father, elected from parents of students attending the school.
- A Teacher Nominee, elected by teachers in the school.
- The School Principal.
- Two members from the wider community.
Current Board
The current Board began their term of office in November 2023 and consists of the following:
- Miriam Marsh, Chairperson – Patron Nominee
- Fr. Michael Hinds, Patron Nominee
- Michelle Keane, Parish Nominee
- Fred Logue, Parish Nominee
- Karen Quinn, Parent Nominee
- Brian Murray, Parent Nominee
- Rachel Murphy, Teacher Nominee
- Patrick Doran, Principal – Secretary
View the Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2023-2027
Board of Management Reports
Board of Management Agreed Report January 2023
Board of Management Agreed Report February 2023
Board of Management Agreed Report April 2023
Board of Management Agreed Report August 2023
Board of Management Agreed Report October 2023
Board of Management Agreed Report January 2024
Board of Management Agreed Report February 2024
Board of Management Agreed Report April 2024