Ashburton College has a six elected member Board and operates under the Mid-Term Election process, whereby members are elected for a three-year term but on an eighteen-month rotational basis. Members may stand for re-election.
Occasionally, a standing member has to retire during their term. This brings about a Casual Vacancy. Over the years, after advertising to the community, this has been filled by Selection.
Boards have the right to co-opt member/s for specific purposes. Co-opted members must not exceed the number of Elected Members.
The Board is also made up of a Staff Representative (3-year appointment), a Student Representative (one year) and the Principal. They are all full Board Members.
Coby Snowden – Presiding Member
Nina Bradford – Deputy Presiding Member
Jason Vannini – Staff Representative
David Jones – Selected Member
Percy Tilialo – Elected Member
Zara Cootes – Elected Member
Fanolua Matua – Elected Member
Simon Coleman – Principal
Alex Carr – Student Member
(Back row, left to right): David Jones (Member), Jason Vannini (Staff Representative), Zara Cootes (Member), Caitlin Collie (outgoing Student Representative), Percy Tilialo (Member).
(Front row, left to right): Simon Coleman (Principal), Coby Snowden (Presiding Member), Nina Bradford (Deputy Presiding Member), Alex Carr (incoming Student Representative).
(Absent): Fanolua Matau.
Any enquiries to the Board should be in the first instance, directed to the Board Secretary
Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise specified.
Venue: Staffroom (unless otherwise advised).
Members of the public are welcome to attend the Open Section of meetings.
Heads of Faculty reporting and planning sessions are generally held In-Committee.
Please note that occasionally there can be changes to these dates.
Term 1
Wednesday 25 February
Wednesday 01 April
Term 2
Wednesday 13 May
Wednesday 24 June
Term 3
Wednesday 12 August
Wednesday 16 September
Term 4
Wednesday 28 October
Wednesday 2 December
