Agenda item

Election of Deputy Chairman

Meeting of Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen's School, Monday, 25th April, 2016 11.00 am (Item 5.)

To elect a Deputy Chairman pursuant to Standing Order No. 30.

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with Standing Order No 30 (3(a)), Stuart Fraser be appointed Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.

It was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That, at the conclusion of his three year term of office as their Chairman, the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School wished to extend to:

STUART FRASER

their sincere thanks and appreciation for the manner in which he presided over their deliberations and the detailed care and interest he showed in all aspects of the life of the City of London Freemen’s School.

With regard to School premises, Stuart oversaw the continued implementation of the School’s ‘Master Plan’ and presided over the opening of a new Boarding House and Music Department as well as bringing the (unexpectedly early!) new swimming pool project through the planning process after the unfortunate fire of January 2014. The Chairman ably oversaw and steered the approval process and negotiations at all levels and the ‘Phase 2’ works were now underway.

During his time as Chairman, the School appointed a new Headmaster following Philip MacDonald’s retirement. The Chairman led the recruitment process with great professionalism and vision and we, as Governors, were delighted to have appointed Roland Martin as new Headmaster to the school. We know that Roland has been grateful for your support of him in his first few months in post.

Stuart performed his role as Chairman with great enthusiasm and confidence and has demonstrated a profound understanding and dedication to his duties. His unfailing support of the School at various functions and events has been very much appreciated by the Headmaster, staff, parents and pupils alike. Academically, the School has achieved some of its best ever results under his Chairmanship.

Finally, the Governors wished to thank him for his generous hospitality during his years in office and to convey to him, and Mrs Fraser, their good wishes for his and Laura’s future health and happiness.