Monday 6 July 2009
MINUTES
Present:
Ann Abineri in attendance as Clerk.
The meeting was quorate.
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Welcome
from the Chair and Apologies for Absence Apologies for absence were accepted from Ann
Green. Rev. Bowers continues to be unable to attend due
to illness. 1.1 The Chair
reminded those present that pecuniary interests should be declared at any
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Minutes
of Meeting 11 May 2009 These were agreed and signed by the Chair as a
true record. Matters arising from minutes: Following
a query that arose in FMSIS preparation, TS has consulted Ray Byford who confirmed
that the specific query in R20 is a general point relating to the governing
body’s professionalism when giving information on financial matters. |
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Governor vacancies update The
governing body continues to have vacancies for a Foundation governor and LA
governor. In September there will also be a parent governor vacancy. BM has
reminded Governor Services about our LA vacancy. |
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Governing
Body Work Plan 2008/2009 AA is
working on a new format so no plan for this term other than the matters on
tonight’s agenda. New plan to be rolled out in Autumn term. |
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Governing
Body Effectiveness Audit JT led evaluation of this document in preparation
for submission. The main point arising from this evaluation was
that governors and staff need to review the school’s shared vision. LJ
reported that there will be a joint staff and governors half day forum on
this in the Autumn term. |
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Annual
child protection report |
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LJ read
this to governors and governors agreed it should be submitted. |
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Chair’s
report |
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BM is booked to attend Ofsted Briefing. Cherryhinton Children’s Centre is up and running,
providing services for families with young children in our area. BM explained that he is not intending to stand as
Chair of Governors again for health reasons. On behalf of Governors, LJ
thanked BM for what he has done as Chair. |
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Head
Teachers Report |
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LJ
reported on progress of planning for music tuition. LJ asked
governors to consider paying overtime hours to Ann Green for extra work
involved in administering the finances of the tuition scheme and this was
approved by governors. LJ
reported on recent successful fete organised by FOS and JT proposed a vote of
thanks on behalf of the governors. LJ
highlighted the need for governors to consider Community Cohesion. HB
offered information on new Ofsted procedures. CA
presented information on SATS. HB
reported on recent SENCO conference. CA
reported on staff training, including well attended TA training. CA
reported the need for training on Assessing Pupil’s Progress to be extended
to all teaching staff, including part time ones. The
governors asked LJ to pass on their thanks to staff for their hard work in this
academic year. |
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Committee
reports Premises, Health
and Safety Report from FB, with minutes and plans from
6.5.09. It was confirmed by the Chair of the Finance
committee that approval had been given for a new fire alarm system. LJ thanked FB and his family for recent clearance
of rubbish on school side, with skip provided by Marshalls. Curriculum Minutes had been circulated prior to meeting. No
questions or comments. Finance:
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Budget
2009-10 SF reported on ongoing monitoring of budget
II.
FMSIS work on this by the FMSIS group continues
III.
Statement
of Internal Control TS has
developed a document on this and presented it to the FMSIS group. This was
outlined to governors who will need to adopt it in the autumn after its
completion.
IV.
Best Value Statement still being
investigated by LJ/FMSIS group Personnel JT reported that personnel committee have
reviewed 6 policies LJ has worked with Tim Elbourne on reviewing the
Ely Diocese performance management policy for church schools HB reported that a policy on Restraint of Pupils
has been agreed by this committee. |
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Governor Visits |
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None
since last meeting. CP, AL
and GR to contact LJ to arrange visits in Autumn term. |
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Training
and administration 12.1
Governor termly briefing Not since last meeting 12.2 Clerk’s
termly briefing Not since last meeting 12.3
Training: FB and TS attended HT performance management
training TS attended FMSIS training CP and TS attended Monitoring and Evaluating the
Curriculum. Clerk will update Governor’s training register. |
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Any Other Business SF is standing down as governor due to other commitments. JT thanked SF on behalf of the governing body for all her hard work during her time on the governing body. LJ thanked the governing body for their work this year. |
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Dates
of FGB meetings for next academic year were agreed as follows: 14th
September 2009 (business meeting) 12th
October 2009 23rd
November 2009 25th
January 2010 15th
March 2010 10th
May 2010 5th
July 2010 |