Meeting Dates
2026 Board Meetings
Term 1 meetings
Thursday 26 February
Thursday 26 March
Term 2 meetings
Thursday 30 April
Thursday 28 May
Thursday 25 June
Term 3 meetings
Thursday 30 July
Thursday 27 August
Thursday 24 September
Term 4 meetings
Thursday 29 October
Thursday 26 November
2025 School Board Declaration of Results
The James Cook High School Board received a total of twenty-two [22] parent nominations for five [5] vacancies for the JCHS Board Parent Representatives when nominations closed.
The following candidates are elected to the James Cook High School Board and take office on Wednesday 17th September 2025:
- Matthews, Aroha
- Maiava, Richard
- Grace, Matina
- Timiiti, Pane Frances
- Kaisala, Seu
We would like to congratulate those who were nominated and have joined our school board. A big mihi atu to our JC community who took part in the school board elections this year.
The James Cook High School Board received a total of five [5] student nominations for one [1] vacancy for the JCHS Board Student Representative when nominations closed.
The following candidate was elected to the James Cook High School Board and takes office on Wednesday 17th September 2025:
- Sagato Felise, Jomanadah
We would like to congratulate those who were nominated and welcome our new student representative, Jomanadah, to the school board.
The James Cook High School Board received a total of one [1] staff nominations for one [1] vacancy for the JCHS Board Staff Representative when nominations closed and as the number of nominations received was equal to the number of vacancies, the election did not need to continue to a vote.
The following candidate was elected to the James Cook High School Board and takes office on Wednesday 17th September 2025:
- Luamanu, Filipo
We would like to congratulate Filipo on becoming our new staff representative to the school board.
Our James Cook High School policies are now stored on SchoolDocs. You can access all our policies by using the below login information.
SchoolDocs website: https://jchs.schooldocs.co.nz
Username: jchs
Password: mana
WHAT IS A SCHOOL BOARD
School boards are responsible for the school or kura’s performance and ensuring that all legal requirements are met.
Every state and state-integrated school or kura’s in New Zealand has a board which is accountable for:
- student achievement
- setting the vision for the school or kura
- ensuring the school or kura complies with legal and policy requirements
WHAT DOES A SCHOOL BOARD DO
The board has the overall responsibility and accountability for the school or kura.
School boards’ primary objectives are determined by the Education and Training Act 2020, to ensure:
- every student at the school can reach their highest possible standard in educational achievement.
- the school is a physically and emotionally safe place for all students and staff.
- the school is inclusive of students of differing needs; and that.
- the school gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
These primary objectives flow through all of the board’s work, starting with the strategic plan, which is the board’s key guiding document.
WHAT ARE SOME SPECIFIC THINGS BOARDS ARE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Setting the strategic direction and long-term plans for the school or kura in consultation with their community.
- Monitoring the board’s progress against its strategic goals and targets.
- Monitoring and evaluating student progress and achievement.
- Overseeing the management of staff, property, finances, curriculum and administration.
- Ensuring that government priorities are met.
- Fulfilling the intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by valuing and reflecting New Zealand’s dual cultural heritage.
- Appointing and supporting the principal including assessment of their performance.
- Act as good employers to all staff at the school or kura.
If you have any questions, please email the board secretary: bot@jchs.school.nz.
