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School Policies

This is where you find all school policies. They are all reviewed and up-dated regularly by the Board of Trustees.

Below are the files in School Policies.

• Administering Emergency and long-Term Medication (26 KB)
  To have informed staff who are able to correctly administer emergency or long-term medication that is required by identified children.
• Behaviour Management (30 KB)
  Every child benefits from a safe happy school environment to achieve this we promote and encourage positive, sage proactive social relationships and a harmonious learning environment, that reflects our school values of respect and equity, self excellence and pride, honesty and integrity, and supportiveness.
• Child Protection (36 KB)
  Pukerua Bay School is committed to 1. Providing a safe and abuse free environment for pupils. 2. Reporting any 'suspected' abuse or neglect and disclosures of abuse or neglect.
• Classroom Release Time (30 KB)
  This is an operational policy designed in consultation between the principal and teaching staff of Pukerua Bay School. The policy is written in conjunction with clause 5.30 of the Primary Teachers Collective Agreement.
• Consultation (28 KB)
  Good consultation with parents, caregivers, staff, pupils and the community is essential if the Board of Trustees is to make wise decisions that are supported by the community and which meet its legal obligations.
• Cybersafety (39.5 KB)
  Pukerua Bay School has a statutory obligation to maintain a safe physical and emotional environment, and a responsibility to consult with the community.
• Educating for A Sustainable Future (33 KB)
  We care about our environment and lead our school community to accept responsibility and take action for our future.
• Equal Employment Opportunities (23 KB)
  In accordance with the requirements under the State Sector Amendment Act 1988, this school supports the development and implementation of an equal employment opportunities programme.
• Finance (45 KB)
  This policy outlines the procedures to be used by our school in the management and control of our financial resources.
• Health and Safety Policy (33 KB)
  Pukerua Bay School will provide a safe physical and emotional environment.
• Legislation and Regulation (26.5 KB)
  Each Board of Trustees is expected to comply with all general legislation concerning requirements such as: Attendance, the length of the school day and the length of the school year.
• Library Policy (32 KB)
  Our school library will provide an excellent collection of resources and range of technologies for pupils and teachers to gain knowledge, information and enjoyment in a motivating and positive environment.
• Library Collections Policy (27.5 KB)
  The Pukerua Bay School Library will contain a wide range of high-quality resources and technologies to support and enrich the learning and recreational needs of the school community.
• Management of the Pukerua Bay School and Community Hall (55 KB)
  Pukerua Bay School Board of Trustees will take responsibility for the management of the Pukerua Bay School and Community Hall, in partnership with Pukerua Bay Community.
• Personnel:Appointments Procedure (16.5 KB)
  To employ suitable staff in all positions. To be a good employer.
• Policy Making (24 KB)
  Policy making is the process by which the Board establishes its mandate to fulfill its governance role in the school. Policy statements provide effective guidelines for actions and self-review in all areas of the school's operations.
• Principal Performance Appraisal (28 KB)
  The Board must be assured that the Principal is performing well and give support and direction where required.
• Privacy (24.5 KB)
  Every endeavour is made to keep all information regarding children, parents and caregivers both safe and private.
• Procedures for Child Protection (35.5 KB)
  Pukerua Bay School is committed to providing a safe and abuse free environment for pupils, reporting any 'suspected' abuse or neglect and disclosures of abuse or neglect.
• Property Policy (29.5 KB)
  Pukerua Bay School will comply with its obligations as outlined in the current asset management agreement with the Ministry and the maintenance programme to utilise property funds effectively to ensure the school's buildings and facilities provide a safe and healthy learning and teaching environment.
• Protected Disclosures (31 KB)
  The Pukerua Bay School Board of Trustees ensures procedures are in place to meet the requirements of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000.
• Raising Concerns With The School (26 KB)
  A fair and effective process for raising concerns, (any concern to do with the school from a simple minor matter to a major issue) is essential for the health of our school.
• Reading Recovery Policy (26 KB)
  Reading Recovery is an intensive early intervention programme for children whose achievement level after a year at school is identified as being at risk.
• Salary Unit Allocation Policy (28.5 KB)
  The Teachers' Collective Employment Agreement includes entitlement to salary units for the purposes of management responsibility, recruitment retention and/or reward. The allocation of salary units is decided in consultation with the staff.
• School Organisation:Pupil Placement (26.5 KB)
  A school's primary task is to ensure that all children are experiencing successful outcomes. In order to achieve this, the actual placement of pupils into a new class/grouping requires careful consideration of the intellectual, social and emotional development of each individual child.
• Special Needs (26.5 KB)
  To ensure that all children have access to the best educational opportunities and programmes - reflecting the inclusive model to address barriers to learning.
• Staff Development (28 KB)
  Pukerua Bay School, through its Performance Appraisal Plan, is committed to providing a systematic professional development programme for all staff. This programme is a direct result of PA in implementing individual development goals for all staff.
• Staff Discretionary Leave (24.5 KB)
  The granting of leave under current employees is a condition of being a good employer. The Board of Trustees will recognise their obligations under these agreements.
• Staff Reimbursements (28 KB)
  Actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of employment will be reimbursed.
• Sun Smart (26 KB)
  Precautions are to be taken to ensure that children attending school are protected from skin damage caused by the harmful ultraviolet (uv) rays of the sun, which may lead to the serious skin cancer, melanoma, in later life. This policy is to be implemented in terms 1 & 4 each year.
• Theft and Fraud Prevention (32.5 KB)
• Treaty of Waitangi (27.5 KB)
• Exceptional Abilities (27.5 KB)
• operations and development (28.5 KB)
• Policy on Self-Review (31 KB)