Under section 122 of the Act, the Minister must appoint a staff member to the Te Kura board.

Including a staff member on the Te Kura board:

• recognises that staff have an important interest in the board’s decision-making,
• ensures that there are opportunities for staff to bring their particular expertise in decisions around the implementation of board decisions, and
• provides a stronger connection for staff with the school because they have a voice in the school’s governance.

It is up to the Minister to determine whether the staff member is elected, co-opted by the board or appointed by the Minister.