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Following an invitation to academy proprietors for nominations to fill the three vacancies on Schools Forum, four nominations had been received.  In order to retain a balance of membership, Jon Reekie, governor at Phoenix Infant Academy, Susan Marsh, Headteacher, Colnbrook Primary School and Ray Hinds, Baylis Court School had been appointed for terms of two years. Eddie Neighbour, from Upton Court Grammar School had agreed to continue to attend Forum as an observer.

8.25am: Tony Madden arrived at the meeting

The Chair thanked Eddie Neighbour for his contribution as a member and welcomed all new colleagues.

The Chair reminded the meeting that only members had voting rights but observers were welcome to make contributions.  In addition, Schools Forum was an open meeting, which members of the public could attend if they wished.

There remained a need to resolve Special School and PRU representation on the Forum.  Neil Sykes and Jamie Rockman were currently observers, with Jo Matthews representing PRUs. The Chair would write to all three academies to confirm representation, with the remaining person welcome to continue attending Forum as an observer.