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MINUTES OF THE LAWRENCE AREA SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HELD ON

TUESDAY 10
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DECEMBER 7:30 P.M.

PRESENT: R Dickey (Chair), P Taylor, G May, O Forbes, A Hyslop, S Holgate, C Harrex, S McTavish,
K Tweed, P Eason, J Auld, S Wither and D Shaw.

IN ATTENDANCE: M Cummings

APOLOGIES: J Lyders.

ANNUAL CURRICULUM REVIEW:
Pauline and Anna tabled their Mathematics report. This year the Year 11, 12 and 13 have focused
their attention towards achievement standards rather than unit standards. However the option of
unit standards is made available if the need arises for an individual. Review of one of goals in the
Junior school was to increase the number of Maori students achieving At or Above the National
Standard for maths from 67% to 90%. Unfortunately the outcome for year-end has not been
gathered for this but at mid-year the percentage at or above the was 62% which is similar to
previous data gathered. For boys the goal was to increase the percentage from 72% to 85%. At
mid-year there were 71% at or above the National Standard however by the end of the year this had
slipped to 64%. A likely explanation for this is the number of new families that have enrolled at
school. At the end of 2012 69% of Years 1-8 students were at or above the National Standard in
Maths, this year in 2013 there has been no significant change. In the senior school a goal was to
increase the number of boys achieving at or above from 62% to 75%. Overall this goal was met,
75% of boys in Year 9 to Year 13 combined were achieving at or above. For the Year 9 boys this
goal was not met, only 57% were. Year 9 & 10 students were introduced to NCEA style questions to
improve the interpretation and relational thinking that is required the outcome from this all students
in year 10 have received 9 numeracy credits towards NCEA level 1. It is apparent in the Junior
School that steps need to be taken to accelerate the progress of students in Mathematics with
greater use of PLP and programmes such as Bump It. It was suggested that we look into the
possibility of junior school teachers being involved in the ALIM professional development programme
next year. John Auld has looked into this and Lawrence Area School is on the waiting list. Out of class
study sessions were held for the seniors leading up to the CAT exam, which showed significant
benefits to those who attended. There is an important need for awareness of attendance in class,
out of class revision and commination between students, parent and teachers.

Anna also expressed her concern of events that coincide around the time of the CAT exam in Term 3,
students need to be aware that they will need to be up to date if they are going to attend these
events. Study classes need enhancing to be able to catch up on their work. It was discussed that a
contract could be drawn up by the students/parents/management with support from the Board. An
NCEA evening to be organised early next year with the input from Senior Staff.

MINUTES:
It was resolved that the minutes from the previous meeting held on the 29
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October are confirmed
as true and correct.
S Wither / C Harrex
CORRESPONDENCE:
Additional correspondence was tabled at the meeting as follows; MOE Property News, Tuapeka West
Hi Vis Vests, NZSTA News, MOE Reimbursements, MOE Summary of Ka Hikitia, and Order form for
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Safety Signs. Letter from Sara McTavish was received outlaying the costs for L2 Chemistry which is
being taught in 2014. It was requested that the Board meets those extra costs.

It was resolved that the inwards correspondence is received.
D Shaw / K Tweed

CHAIRPERSONS REPORT: Great feedback was received regarding the OPC trip in Tongariro.

PRINCIPALS REPORT: John tabled his Principals Report.


NAG 1 - CURRICULUM AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
End of year achievement in Writing, Reading and Mathematics is being collated at present. It will be
interesting to track trends. We have had a big enrolment this year of new students. The impact this
has on achievement data will need to be reviewed. Out of school events held were; Deep Cove Yr
7/8, Camp Wellington Yr 9/10, and OPC Tongariro.

NAG 3 PERSONNEL
Short listing at present and interviews being held on Saturday 14
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for the Year 5/6 position.

NAG 4 PROPERTY AND FINANCE
Jeff Barlow will be helping Mike out with the grounds. Boiler jobs were both approved under capital
works. Summer paint jobs around the school were discussed overflows, windows, chemical shed,
re-do the lines on the asphalt between the junior school classrooms, room 3 and 4 handrails. It was
suggested that painting some lines or footprints heading from the front gate to the office would make
navigating the school easier for visitors.

NAG 8 ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE
IT and Technology curriculum review will be held at the next meeting. 150
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Jubilee proposed dates
are 9, 10 and 11 January 2015.


FINANCIAL REPORT:
The Financial was report was discussed. Steve and John have met to discuss the 2014 Budget.
It was resolved that the October accounts tabled for payment are approved and the financial
statement be accepted.
Moved S Wither / P Eason

SPORT/LEOTC: Kylie Lyders and Liam Smith have both been in Hamilton for Athletics. Liam also
attended the Special Athletics in Dunedin.

STAFF REPORT: Secondary teachers have been busy assisting seniors with their internals. All staff
are getting organised for the prize-giving.

STUDENT REPORT: NCEA exams are over and the feedback from students has been positive and
they look forward to the results in January. Kelly thanked the Board, she has enjoyed her experience
as Student rep and she wished Oliver Forbes all the best as the new student representive.

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SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS;
PERSONNEL; 4 applicants will be interviewed on Saturday.
HEALTH & SAFETY;
GROUNDS AND BULIDINGS; Paul discussed the recent paint job completed in the toilets and noted
that the paint is peeling off. Ian Johnstone will be approached regarding this job. There are now
tenants in the Principals house, there has been some painting work done and it has been
spider/insect sprayed. There are a few holes to be mended and garage door lock is to be fixed. Also
the power wires need to be tightened or look at underground wiring.

POLICY REVIEW: N/A

NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting will be held in February, date to be finalised.

Russell declared the meeting closed at 9:46pm


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Chairperson Date
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LAWRENCE AREA SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO DO LIST

NAME JOB TO DO COMPLETED
John Meeting to be arranged with Jon V late January with a walk
around the school.

Principals House.

Garden at the bottom car park



Jason Flag Pole



Paul Letter to Insurance company



Paul/Russell Room 7 Chairs

Curtains for showers in Gym.



All Early Term One a trip to some schools to look at set-up of
classrooms with the break-out spaces.