Burnham Copse Primary School
Minutes of Full Governing Body Meeting
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Present:
Penny Waterfield – Chair Ali Armstrong - Headteacher
Jason Miles (from 5.45pm) David Read
Mike Bound Helen Follett
Laura Fairs Sian Lewis-Harding
Francina Harper
In attendance:
Alex Baptie – Observer Lisa Philpott - Clerk
Apologies:
Natalie Stuart, Caroline Johnston, Tracey Tatam, Careyanne Williams, Jo Hunter
The meeting commenced at 5.30pm.
Item / Subject / Action /1.
1.1
1.2 / Welcome, Apologies and Disclosure of Interests
Apologies for absence were received and accepted from N Stuart, T Tatam, C Johnston, C Williams and J Hunter. Apologies for lateness were received and accepted for J Miles. The clerk confirmed that the meeting was quorate.
The business interest forms were updated and resigned by those governors present.
2.
2.1
2.2 / Minutes of the FGB meeting held on 15 July 2014
The minutes were circulated before the meeting and were confirmed as a true and accurate record. The minutes were then signed by the Chairman.
Matters arising:
Item 6.1.1.5 – Safeguarding training: It was agreed that refresher safeguarding training for governors would take place on the Inset day on 5th January 2015 following the staff/governor lunch.
ACTION: Timings to be confirmed.
All other actions are complete. / AA
3.
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.2.1 / Committee Reports
Pay Review & Performance Management Committee
Meeting on 24 September 2014
To approve Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference were slightly amended and were distributed before the meeting. These were APPROVED.
Meeting on 14 October 2014
Ratification of pay recommendations
A verbal summary was provided of the meeting which was to approve the headteacher’s recommendations for teacher’s pay. During this meeting the headteacher provided verbal reports regarding the performance of teachers. A discussion on the process took place without the sharing of any personal data or information. The financial impact of the recommendations will be approximately £9,000. The headteacher explained how the sharing of information on this process between the area headteachers has been very useful.
The pay recommendations were APPROVED. (J Miles arrived at 5.45pm)
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3 / Any other business
FGB meeting – It was agreed that a FGB meeting should take place at this time every year.
ACTION: Clerk to add it to meeting dates document.
Car parking – It has been brought to a governor’s attention that there have been some parking issues at the rear of the school site. It was confirmed that there have been some minor issues but as no-one is parking illegally there is little the school can do. Teachers’ parking will be improved as the extension of the main car park will be complete by the end of half term.
Budget revisions – A meeting has taken place with the LA Finance Officer and the budget revisions will be set and ready for discussion at the F&F meeting on 18 November 2014. / LP
5. / Date of next meeting: Tuesday 25 November 2014 at 6.30pm
The meeting closed at 5.50pm.
Signed: ...... Date: ......
Name: ......
BCPS FGB Minutes 21.10.2014
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