Tākaka Primary School

The triennial Board elections are taking place later this year, with the official election day now set for Wednesday 7th September. Leading up to this date, we will be sharing information about the election process and the role of the School Board. If you have any questions about the election process or the role of a Board member, please feel free to contact Nigel Harwood our current Board Chairperson on botnigel@takakaprimary.school.nz. You can also speak to any current Board member Sarah Thomas, Sarah McCleely, Dave Tinkler and Taria Mason or the Principal for further information about the role they play in regards to Governance at TPS.

Nominations Close: Friday 5th August 2022.

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