Frances Fitzgerald
Question:596 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Education and Science the procedures in relation to access to decisions of boards of management in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21349/99]
Vol. 509 No. 6
596 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Education and Science the procedures in relation to access to decisions of boards of management in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21349/99]
Boards of management are encouraged to pursue a policy of openness and have a positive approach to sharing information with the school community while having due regard to the need for confidentiality to protect against inappropriate disclosure of school business. Section 20 of the Education Act, 1998 provides for the establishment of procedures by boards of management for the dissemination of information to parents and teachers concerning the operation and performance of the school.