Pursuant to section 78M of the Education Act 1989, I direct the Secretary for Education to appoint a limited statutory manager for Te Kura o Otangarei Board of Trustees because of the risks to the educational achievement of the students at the school.
The following functions, powers and duties of the board are to be vested in a limited statutory manager:
- All functions, powers and duties of the board as an employer (whether statutory or otherwise); and
- all functions, powers and duties of the board to establish processes for planning and reporting (whether
statutory or otherwise) including charter review, strategic planning, and annual planning.
A limited statutory manager must also advise the board on the following:
- Improving financial management processes and policies;
- communication and consultation with the community; and
- curriculum management, including teaching and assessment practice.
This notice takes effect the day after the date of publication.
Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of August 2009.
HON ANNE TOLLEY, Minister of Education.