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Being a parent governor - what's involved?

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ponygirl · 04/03/2005 16:34

Ds1's primary school is looking to fill 2 parent governor vacancies and I was thinking of putting myself forward. What exactly would be involved? Would it be rewarding or frustrating? I'd love to hear people's experiences!

Thanks

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ponygirl · 24/03/2005 20:07

Awwww, shucks, you lot are nice! I probably will stand again, sucker for punbishment me! Though I don't quite understand why they've had to have two elections, they must have known about the reconstitution business. Oh well, if everyone else is completely confused, maybe no-one else will stand?!

I'll keep you posted!

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ponygirl · 11/04/2005 23:24

OK, I have to put myself forward for election by tomorrow. Do I or don't I....?

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RTMTMML · 11/04/2005 23:38

you do!

mfh · 12/04/2005 08:52

You certainly do. Why wouldn't you?

Sounds a bit disorganized that they have had to go the expense of another election so soon. They've known about this reconstitution for ages.

Better luck this time.

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ponygirl · 12/04/2005 17:28

I did. There are 5 of us this time, and 2 of them are the people who are already in post and only have to stand again because of this reconstitution malarky. I have no doubt that I won't win, but nothing ventured, nothing gained... I'm sure my persistence will pay off - it's 9 years until my youngest child leaves that school, so I've got plenty of time!

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mfh · 13/04/2005 08:15

How many vacancies are there this time? Good luck, anyway!

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ponygirl · 13/04/2005 10:32

There are 2, mfh. Feel sure they'll go to the two already in place. In fact, I actually feel a bit bad standing as they ought to have their full term (they've only been in place for 18 months). But thought I ought to stand as I stood last time, and if I didn't I'd look a bit of a flake. Spoke to school secretary (the woman of power) about it and she said not to worry. One of the other candidates said the same. So... ballot papers out on Friday, results next Friday.

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ponygirl · 23/04/2005 09:56

I bloody lost again. Hah! Still, I have 9 years' association with that school still to go, so they won't brush me off that easily!

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MarsLady · 23/04/2005 10:09

you keep at it girl! Sorry you lost, but glad you're not beaten!

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ponygirl · 23/04/2005 14:27

Oh, bless you, MarsLady!

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mfh · 23/04/2005 18:21

Sorry to hear it Ponygirl. The two standing again had a big advantage, but at least you tried.

The school now know you support them, and if my experience is anything to go by, you'll now get phoned with "I wonder if you'd mind doing ..." requests, because when they're thinking of parents they can ask to do things, Mrs Ponygirl's name will come to mind as a jolly good sort!

More seriously, apart from the regular chances to try again, there are often opportunities to become a co-opted governor, and as they know you are interested, you might be asked.

Don't give up, and do post on here if you try again.

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ponygirl · 23/04/2005 18:40

Thanks mfh!

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Anteater · 23/04/2005 19:08

Bad luck..
like everyone else Im sure that the governors will try to find an position for you asap, and if they dont they need to return to the classroon themselves

figleaf · 27/04/2005 22:30

I`m the LEA governor for my sons school. I noticed the post was unfilled when the report to parents came out. The LEA said they are normally filled by political parties but my schools spot was left unfilled. I had to fill in a simple form that went to some panel of worthy soles. They oked me and I was in.
Could you ring your LEA and see if they have an opening at your school?

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