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Since 1988, the school has been managed by a Board of Management which both symbolises, and gives expression to, the partnership between the Marist Brothers, the lay-teaching staff and the parents of the students who work together for the well-being of all of our students.

The eight person Board operates under the terms of the Articles of Management for Catholic Secondary schools. The Marist Brothers, as Trustee owners of the school, have four representatives on the Board while the staff and the parents each have two representatives. The Board of Management is selected for a three year term, the Chairperson of the Board is appointed by the Trustees, while the Principal of the school, who acts as Secretary to the Board, is not actually a member of the Board.

Under the terms of these articles, the conduct, management and financial administration of the school is under the control of the Board which exercises its powers subject to the general supervision and control of the Trustees, and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Education.

The Board is responsible for the day-to-day expenses of running the school and it must ensure that expenditure does not exceed income. It must ensure that all furnishings and equipment are suitable and adequate. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the buildings under its care, including internal and external painting and decoration, the maintenance of the grounds, trees and all boundary fences and gates, and the upkeep of the internal roads and tarmacadam areas. However, no extension, improvement or replacement of the school building can be undertaken by the Board without the approval of the Trustees and in addition the Board must submit a forward budget and annual accounts to the Trustees.

Subject to such direction as may be given from time to time by the Board, the Principal shall control the internal organisation, management and discipline of the school, including the assignment of duties to members of the teaching and non-teaching staff.

No member of the Board in his/her individual capacity may interfere with the administration of the school by the Principal or with the duties assigned to any officer or member of the staff, teaching or non-teaching.

The Board shall appoint all permanent teachers while the appointment of temporary and/or part-time teachers shall be made by the Principal who shall report such appointments to the Board for ratification at the next meeting.

No criticism of an individual teacher may take place at Board meetings without written notice from the Principal to that teacher (and/or the School Steward) and an opportunity is given to the teacher to be present and heard and/or be represented at the Board before any such matter is discussed or decided upon.

The Principal shall, with the approval of the Board, appoint all members of the non-teaching staff. The Principal shall have the right of suspension of such staff. If the question of dismissal arises, it shall be a matter for decision by the Board.

The current Board was appointed in October 2008 and completes its term of office in October 2011. The Trustee representatives are Bro P J McGowan(Chairman), Bro John Hyland, Mr Frank Murray and Ms Ann Sheppard. The Parent representatives are Mr Cathal Coleman and Ms Mary Egan. The Staff representatives are Ms Oonagh McCaul and Mr Bernard Lynch. The Board meets monthly throughout the year.

There are two joint staff-Board sub-committees. They are the Planning sub-committee and the Finance sub-committee.

The Board’s relationship with the Trustees are outlined in two formal documents known as Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 which have been drawn up by the Marist Brothers.

Under the terms of Schedule 1 which deals with the property at Marian College, the Board is responsible for the buildings contained in the main block (including the hall), the smaller block (Prep block), the swimming pool and its associated areas, the former art room, the grass areas in front of the College, the concrete and tarmacadam areas on the property, and the maintenance of all walls and trees in the College.

The Trustees are responsible for the Brothers' residence (including sheds, greenhouse and garage), the parking space in front of the residence, the green areas bounded by the House, the Pool and the Prep Block, the area of the former all-weather pitch and access thereto, and the strip of land between the main drive and the former Sandymount High School.

The Trustees have decided to make the all weather pitch available to the Board for a nominal annual rent of 13 cent (10 pence). The Trustees may - with due notice - withdraw the use of this area from the Board should this portion of the property be required by the Trustees.

The Board shall be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all the buildings under their care. They shall be responsible for the internal and external painting and decoration. They shall be responsible for the maintenance of the grounds, trees and all boundary fences and gates. They shall be responsible for the upkeep of the internal roads and tarmacadam areas.

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