Property and Physical Environment
Rationale
The Principal is responsible for ensuring that the provisions of NAG 4 are met.
- Ensure the Board of Trustees meets all requirements under the Property Occupancy Agreement.
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, students and visitors.
NAG 4
According to legislation on financial and property matters, each Board of Trustees is also required in particular to:
(i) allocate funds to reflect the school’s priorities as stated in the charter;
(ii) monitor and control school expenditure, and ensure that annual accounts are prepared and audited as required by the Public Finance Act 1989 and the Education Act 1989;
(iii) comply with the negotiated conditions of any current asset management agreement, and implement a maintenance programme to ensure that the school’s buildings and facilities provide a safe, healthy learning environment for students.
Guidelines
- Ensure there is sufficient budget allocated yearly to fulfil maintenance requirements.
- Ensure the current 5/10 year plans are in place and relevant to the strategic plan.
Limitations
The Principal has full delegated authority to manage property matters except to:
- Authorise a total build/rebuild or demolition of a building
- Authorise major non-maintenance work outside the 5/10 year property plan
- Authorise expenditure that would exceed the allocated property budget.
- Authorise changes to buildings that are contrary to Code of Compliance.
| Ratified by Board: | Date ratified: | To be reviewed: |
| May 2011 | May 2012 |