(1) Subject to subsection (2), a Board of Management appointed under section 57 shall—
(a) control and manage—
(i) the expenditure of any grants for the repair and maintenance of the school,
(ii) the rebuilding or extension of the school, and
(iii) other matters relating to the organisation of the school as may be referred to it by the Minister;
(b) be responsible for the efficient maintenance of the school under its control and management and for the keeping of the buildings in a good state of repair and sanitation;
(c) review, modify if necessary, and approve the school plan prepared by the school administration for each school operated by it;
(d) establish policies for the administration, management and operation of the school including a student attendance policy;
(e) prepare reports, information, and perform any duties as may be required under this Act, its regulations and guidelines, or by the Minister;
(f) arrange for the examination and investigation of—
(i) student progress,
(ii) order among and discipline of students,
(iii) the system of instruction,
(iv) mode of keeping school records, and
(v) conditions of buildings and premises;
(g) in consultation with the Chief Education Officer and the principal and staff, establish a procedure for resolving disputes between schools, parents and teachers; and
(h) generally exercise any other function conferred on it by this Act or by regulations made under this Act.
(2) In the performance of its functions under subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c) and (1)(d), the Board of Management shall consult the Chief Education Officer.