Board of Trustees

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All of New Zealand's state and state-integrated schools have a board of trustees. The board of trustees is the Crown entity responsible for the governance and the control of the management of the school. The board is the employer of all staff in the school, is responsible for setting the school's strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and ensuring that its school provides a safe environment and quality education for all its students. Boards are also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration.

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The Board of Trustees is entrusted to work on behalf of all stakeholders and is accountable for the school’s performance. It emphasises strategic leadership, sets the vision for the school, and ensures that it complies with legal and policy requirements. Policies are at a governance level and outline clear delegations to the principal.

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At Bucklands Beach Intermediate our Board of Trustees is comprised of 8 elected members which meet monthly on a Wednesday night.  Elections for Board of Trustee positions are held every 18 months.  If you would like more information about applying to be a trustee or if you would like to attend a board meeting please email mailbox@bbi.school.nz

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Current Board of Trustee members:

 

Alan Figgins (Chairperson)
Diane Parkinson (Principal) 
Chris Griffiths
Ben Thornton

Rita Williamson
Jon Hautler
Christopher Reed
Anita Leeuw (Staff Trustee)

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Board of Trustees Profiles

Alan Figgins - Presiding Member

 

I have been a trustee at Bucklands Beach Intermediate School for about eight years, looking after finance, strategic planning, and now as Presiding Member of the Board of Trustees. I have also been a trustee at a primary school, and am also a trustee at Macleans College.  Professionally, I have been an accountant, IT consultant, and business consultant for more than twenty years. 

Over the years, I have also been a coach / manager for both the Howick & Pakuranga Cricket Club, and Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club.

BBI is clearly a well positioned school.  It has an excellent team of teachers under Diane Parkinson’s leadership with a strong culture of achievement.

The board has been achieved much over the ten years and I want to see a continuation of the success that has seen BBI perform so well, academically, culturally, and in the sports arena.

 

I believe that it is the responsibility of the Board to support and lead the development of the school in line with the values set out in the school's vision and mission statements, to implement and maintain an effective governance structure, and to both support and hold accountable the leadership team as they facilitate each student in realising their full potential.

 I welcome discussion with, and input from, the school and wider community.  If you would like to contact me, please email or call via the school.

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Diane Parkinson - Principal

I am very proud to be the Principal of Bucklands Beach Intermediate. My personal history began in a small New Zealand country town where I went on to study at  Massey University in Palmerston North. I have enjoyed 33 years of teaching and learning in Auckland. I am fortunate to live in one of the most picturesque parts of New Zealand.

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I would value any member of the community to contact me about BBI. We can only enhance what we already do or improve what we already do when our local community provide us with feedback. Certainly, we will listen and do our best to make changes in the best interests of all students.

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