Treasurer - Board of Management

Lucan Educate Together National School is seeking a Treasurer for the Board of Management.

The BoM meet in LETNS 9 times per year, for a 2 hour meeting, which is typically held weekday evenings. The BoM sit for a 3 year term, which we are 6 months into currently. Due to a change in personal circumstances of a Board member, we now require a new person to join the existing BoM, and ideally to fill the position of Treasurer. 

The role of the Treasurer in a Board of Management is governed by the Education Act, also the Dept of Education Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2023-2027. LETNS also have a Educate Together Patronage Manual that we follow but comply with all Dept of Education guidelines.

There is further training that is available via the Board of Management, either through the Educate Together national organisation and also via the FSSU (Financial Support Services Unit)

In essence, these are some of the key areas that a Treasurer on a Board of Management is responsible for –

1. Financial oversight and accurate account of the financial records of the school and upholding transparency, compliance and safeguard measures to ensure the correct management of school funds and reporting obligations are upheld
2. Budgeting / reporting – preparing financial report for Board Meetings / updates to the Board re financial matters
3. Compliance – ensuring best practice and adherence to regulations eg annual accounting returns to the FSSU and key reporting dates/duties
4. Fund management – monitoring income & expenditure, authorizing payments, contracts oversight, oversight of fundraising activities
5. Audit co-ordination – collaborating with auditors/external accountants for inspection of financial records

Our Board is made up of the following –

1. The Principal
2. The Chairperson, selected by Executive (patron)
3. A member of the teaching staff, elected by the staff
4. 2 parent representatives, elected by the PTA
5. 1 direct nominee of the Executive
6. 2 independent representatives, elected by other 6 members

Ideally candidates will have some element of financial experience, however expressions of interest are welcome from all backgrounds, and each candidate will be considered on their merit. 

The next meeting of the BoM is 3rd April. Expressions of interest are currently being sought in advance of this date. If you would like to hear more, please contact the Executive via executive@letns.org and we can arrange a confidential discussion with you, to share additional information.