Board of Management

The schools board of management is properly constituted, meets regularly and receives updates on financial matters. The board upholds the characteristic spirit of the school and a strong sense of community in which pupils, teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community work well together is promoted and practised.The B.O.M. recently opened a new extension to the school. Present priorities are the replacement of the roof on the old building and the development of a school garden. Replacement of the tiled floors in the old building and provision of updated tanks and sanitary ware are also a priority. The board is committed to effective provision of education within the school and facilitates the formulation and adoption of policy documents as necessary.

It has played an active role in the development of aspects of school policy including the enrolment policy, health and safety, code of discipline, anti-bullying and healthy eating policies. Curriculum policy is drafted by teams of teachers and at a later stage presented to the board for review and ratification. The board is conscious of its statutory obligations and ensures compliance with the Department of Education and Science regulations relating to matters such as the length of school day and year and promotion of pupils from class to class.

Very positive, supportive relationships exist between the board of management and the parents' association. The principal works closely with the chairperson of the board of management who visits the school very regularly. Together they have played a central role in facilitating a sense of ownership among the partners. Good communication is fostered through both formal and informal contacts. The board recognises its responsibility towards provision for continuous professional development for staff and a policy to streamline practice in this regard is being developed.

The B.O.M. consists of 8 members:
- 2 Nominees appointed by the Archbishop of Dublin, one of whom is the Chairperson.
- 2 Teachers (The Principal Teacher and a representative elected by the staff).
- 2 Parents elected by the parents body. (One who is a mother and one a father) - 2 community Representatives adopted by the other B.O.M members.

The members of the present B.O.M. are:
- Ray Murphy (Chairperson)
- Aine Shields
- Brigid Manton (Principal)
- Edel Blake (Teacher)
- Derek Mc Ketterick
- Mary Liz Donoghue
- Patrick Hanlon
- Peter Mc Entyre

All correspondence to members ofthe B.O.M. should be addressed to the Chairperson c/o St. Cronan's Junior School. This Board was elected in the autumn of 2007 and took up office on the 1st December 2007, and will govern the school for 4 years from that date.

The school is affiliated to C.P.S.M.