The board of management must approve all lettings of the school premises. A separate record of all lettings must be maintained. The board of management determines the circumstances in which use may be made for community purposes of the school buildings or grounds. The board of management should prepare regulations and conditions governing the terms … Continued
Introduction School assets are crucial to the efficient running of the school in terms of education and administration. The recording of assets in a fixed asset register facilitates the monitoring of those assets and is, therefore, a vital control in safeguarding school assets. All schools should maintain an asset register. This should contain details of … Continued
Natural Gas The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) have appointed a new supplier of natural gas to the education sector. The contract has been awarded to SSE Airtricity on the basis of lowest price tender. The new contract will be for a period of 3 years, from September 1st 2024 to the 31st August 2027. … Continued
Financial controls 1. Detailed records must be maintained on the use of the grant. A summary list of the eligible students assisted, together with the amount of assistance granted in each case and their category of need under the scheme should be kept for each school year. Receipts signed and dated by the parents/guardians or … Continued
Schools receive funding from various sources, including Department of Education grants, income from school activities, and contributions from parents and fundraising. Depending on the source, income may be collected in different ways, such as cash or online systems for parents. Regardless of how it is received, it is essential to have an effective income management … Continued
Getting started To begin you will need the following: Final accounts for previous years Year to date accounts Expected pupil enrolment numbers Plans /goals for coming year Income Begin with revenue – determine total resources available and identify all revenue sources. Department of Education Grants Other State Income School Generated income Other income to fund … Continued
Handouts BOM Monthly Reports from SAGE 50 Accounts Accuracy Checklist BOM Monthly Reporting from SAGE 50 Spring 2024 – Recent Q&A’s Presentation Slides Webinar Recording Date held: 25/04/2024
For the school year 2024/2025 this book grant will be paid for senior cycle students only. See information on the ‘Free Schoolbooks Grant 2024/2025’ for junior cycle students. Introduction All boards of management are required to operate the Book Grant Scheme in compliance with the Department of Education and Skills Circular 0023/2008 “School Book Grant … Continued
School Year 2025/2026 Resources: Financial Guideline 07 – 2025/2026 New Free Schoolbooks Grant and Administration Support Grant: For pupils enrolled in junior cycle years in the 2025/2026 school year: €309 per pupil. For pupils enrolled in transition year in the 2025/2026 school year: €142 per pupil. For pupils enrolled in senior cycle (5th & 6th … Continued
