The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing, reviewing and approving the School’s mission statement and policies. It is also ultimately responsible for the well-being of the School and its finances. The Board of Trustees is comprised of current and past parents, guardians, alumni, staff and members of the community at large. Traditionally, the Board invites the faculty to nominate two trustees to be elected as trustees for two staggered terms. Additionally, the Board of Trustees has traditionally elected the President(s) of the Parent Association to fill voting seat(s) on the Board of Trustees. All trustees are expected to hold the good of the School in trust; they are not elected as representatives of specific constituencies. Throughout the year, the Board’s work is accomplished through its committees. Trustees chair each committee, but members are drawn from the faculty and School community. The committees include Annual Fund, Marketing, Long Range Planning, Trusteeship, Building and Grounds, Diversity and Finance.

The Board members are responsible for keeping their eyes on the big picture; they leave the School’s daily operation to the Director.

The Board’s work does not include, for instance, deciding on textbooks and curriculum, hiring, supervising and dismissing faculty or setting employee salaries. Moreover, the Board does not hear complaints, sit as a court appeal or overturn the Director’s decisions.

The Director, his/her administrative team and the faculty are responsible for the operation of the School consistent with the School’s mission and policies as established by the Board of Trustees. The Director has ultimate jurisdiction regarding the operation of the School.