Governors
Grafton Primary School Governors 2008-2009
Grafton School Governing Body
Parents, staff, the local community and the local education authority work in a voluntary capacity to ensure that all aspects of the school development are planned and monitored. The Chair of the Governing Committee can always be contacted through the school office and would be happy to help you in any way they can.
Name |
Type of Governor |
|---|---|
| Alan Bloxham | Chair of Governors |
| Gloria Toffi | Vice Chair of Governors |
| Gulcan Asdoyuran | Associate Governor |
| Tony Minichello | Community Governor |
| Tony Minichello | Parent Governor |
| Maria Papoui | Parent Governor |
| Leonie Thompson | Parent Governor |
| Carol Bheekun | Parent Governor |
| Elaine Cooper | Parent Governor |
| Graham Jimpson | Parent Governor |
| Zena Gani | Parent Governor |
| Linda Scully | Staff Governor |
| Nitsa Sergides | Head Teacher |
| Bernard McWilliams | LEA Governor |
| Vitus Ogbede | LEA Governor |
Definition of Governors
Parent governors
Parents, including carers, of pupils at the school are eligible to stand for election as governors. Parent governors are elected by other parents at the school. If insufficient parents stand for election, the governing body may appoint parents.
Staff governors
The head teacher is a staff governor by virtue of their office. Other staff, both teaching and support, may become governors so long as they are paid (volunteers do not qualify). Staff governors are elected by the school staff. Any election which is contested must be held by ballot.
Local authority governors
Local authorities are encouraged to appoint high calibre governors to schools that need most support and to appoint candidates irrespective of any political affiliation or preferences. Authorities may appoint minor authority representatives, e.g. district and parish councilors, as local authority governors.
Community governors
Community governors are appointed by the governing body to represent community interests. They can be individuals who:
- live or work in the community served by the school or
- are committed to the good governance and success of the school even though they do not work or live close to it.
