OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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The Board of Trustees is responsible for seven key work areas in the school, which are:
The Board of Trustees is responsible for seven key work areas in the school, which are:
development and ongoing review of the school charter.
monitoring and reviewing your school’s progress.
putting in place a policy framework.
employing the principal.
managing assets.
ensuring your school’s legal compliance.
implementing the National Education Guidelines
The Board of Trustees are elected every three years and is made up of five parents, a staff representative, Peggy Bradley, and the principal, Sheena Saunders. The BOT governs the school in consultation with the staff and community. BOT meetings are open to the public.
Meetings are held twice per term at the school and meeting dates are found on the school calendar. The minutes of all meetings are held in the School Office. Dates of meetings are subject to change should this be needed by the members of the Board.
BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD MEMBERS
Reagan Thompson - Presiding Member
Reagan Thompson - Presiding Member
Kia ora tatou,
My name is Reagan Thompson and I was elected to the Board of Trustees for Pahoia School in August 2022. Our whanau lives in Aongatete, and our two boys started their schooling at Pahoia in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
I was born in Heretaunga (Hastings) and attended all of my schooling there. Growing up around orchards and farming, I developed a strong interest in primary industry and subsequently attended the University of Canterbury to complete a degree in Forestry Science (B.For.Sc). Later in life, I also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an agribusiness finance focus (University of New England). In recent years, I have taken an interest in governance and am a member of the NZ Institute of Directors.
My employment background is diverse having started my career on apple orchards in Hawkes Bay before moving into forestry research in Rotorua. I have worked in operational forestry and dabbled in investment finance during a four-year stint in London. I spent some time in Australia working on agribusiness development projects which segued into management consulting about ten years ago. Nowadays I run a boutique management consulting company focused on the global forestry, agribusiness, and wood products sectors. I also run a small avocado orchard where we live.
Emma Ward
Emma Ward
My name is Emma Ward, and I have my youngest son, Alex, in the Tūhua Pod at Pahoia School.
During my time at Pahoia School, I have been actively involved in the Fundraising Committee and this is my second term as a board member.
Professionally, I work in accounts administration and payroll across a number of businesses, and I also support my husband in the management of our architecture business.
I value being part of the Pahoia School community and enjoy contributing as a member of the Board of Trustees. I bring a proactive and considered approach to the role, with a focus on follow-through and effective contribution.
Brenda Close
Brenda Close
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Paul Crimmins
Paul Crimmins
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Simon Neylon
Simon Neylon
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ANNUAL REPORTS
ANNUAL REPORTS
Pahoia - AFS 31 December 2024 (2).pdf2024 Annual Report
2023 Signed Updated Accounts (1).pdf2023 Annual Report
2022 financial statements with audit report.pdf2022 Annual Report
638FS (1).pdf2021 Annual Report
POLICIES
POLICIES
The Board of Trustees has a triennial review schedule for all school policies and Health and Safety documents.
These policies are maintained in a secure on-line folder, along with all other Board Documents. If you would like to see a copy of a policy, please contact the school office.
BOARD DOCS
BOARD DOCS
Pahoia Charter & Strategic Plan 2025 - Google Docs.pdf2025-2028 Charter
Pahoia Improvement Plan 2025 - Google Docs.pdf2025 Improvement Plan
Pahoia School CC process V0.5.pdfConcern and Complaints Process
Health and PE Statement.pdfHealth and Physical Education Statement
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