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The Windrush School Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees that governs Windrush School is composed of parents, representatives from the community, teachers, and the Head of School. The president of the Windrush Parent Association is an ex-officio member of the Board.

The Board is committed to preserving the mission of Windrush School. The responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include refining the school mission and philosophy, forming school policy, hiring the Head of School, and guaranteeing the financial stability of the school. Board committees include Building and Grounds, Compensation and Retention, Development, Diversity, Finance, Communications, Strategic Planning, and Trustees.

All Board and committee members generously volunteer their time, resources, and expertise. It is through their dedication and hard work that Windrush is able to maintain its high educational standards. Interested parents are strongly encouraged to notify Board members or the Head of School of their interest and availability to serve in support of the Board or of any of its committees.

 

Windrush School Board of Trustees 2007-2008

Tom Beach, Chair

Jane Breyer , Vice Chair
Oren Cheyette, Treasurer
Jennifer Campbell, Secretary

 

Trustees

Lucy Aghadjian, WPA Representative

JoAnn Asami

Roz Hamar

Ken Jones

Keith Karraker

Ilana Kaufman, Head of School

Caroline McCall

Jon McPherson

Tim Moppin

Gina Moreland

Joanne Rubio

Sue Ann Schiff

Jen Villeneuve

Valerie Woodson

 

Board Meetings
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Windrush School Multipurpose Room

August 14

September 11

October 9

November 13

December 11

January 15

February 12

March 11

April 15

May 13

Board meetings are open to all parents

Board Committees

The Board Chair and Head of School serve on all committees.

Executive Committee
Chair: Tom Beach
Composition: The Executive Committee is comprised of the Head of School, Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Board. The Board Chair chairs this committee.
Responsibilities:

    • Develops board and committee goals for coming year based on strategic plan goals and current needs
    • Prepares the board calendar and meeting agendas
    • Assists the Head of School as sounding board and counsel
    • Serves as an urgent action committee as needed between board meetings. Decisions taken by this committee are subject to review by the full board
    • Prepares and reviews the board evaluation and contract renewal of the Head of School
    • Meets monthly, 7 to 14 days before each board meeting

 

Committee on Trustees
Chair: Gina Moreland
Composition: The Committee on Trustees is comprised of trustees, including Head of School, Chair, Vice-Chair, and, when appropriate, the past Chair of the Board.
Responsibilities:

    • Assesses distribution and expertise needs for board and board committee membership, including effective representation of the diversity of the Windrush community, recruitment of members from outside the Windrush community, and balancing the skills and areas of expertise represented by trustees
    • Solicits nominations, recruits, and participates in interviews of potential trustees and committee members
    • Prepares an annual slate of new officers and trustees for approval and election by the board
    • Proposes candidates for members and chairs of board committees for approval by the Board Chair and the Head of School
    • Plans orientation of new board members and committee members
    • Plans board retreats/board education activities to develop the board and clarify its functions
    • Prepares and reviews the board self-evaluation
    • Meets as needed – variable from weekly to every other month

Building and Grounds Committee
Chair: Jon McPherson
Composition: The Buildings and Grounds committee is comprised of the Head of School, the school Business Manager, at least two trustees, and may include additional members representing particular areas of expertise.
Responsibilities:

    • Participates in development of facilities planning
    • Assists in oversight of implementation of master site plan
    • Assesses and addresses long term maintenance needs of the school
    • Reviews maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance programs
    • Assists with oversight of major facilities projects, including offering advice on selection of architects, contractors, and project managers
    • Informs the finance committee of needs regarding buildings and grounds for inclusion in annual financial planning
    • Meets monthly

Compensation and Retention Committee
Chair: Valerie Woodson
Composition: The Compensation and Retention committee is comprised of the Head of School and the school Business Manager, at least three trustees, one of whom is a faculty member, and at least one of whom is a member of the finance committee, and two additional faculty (or staff) members. May include additional members representing particular areas of expertise.
Responsibilities:

    • Examines teacher and staff priorities regarding compensation
    • Reviews available data on trends in hiring, compensation, and retention
    • Examines and evaluates current retention and recruitment strategies
    • Researches and evaluates various models of compensation
    • Poses questions and suggests alternatives for further board consideration regarding personnel policies and compensation
    • Meets as needed – more frequently when gathering data and reporting recommendations

Development Committee
Chair: Jane Breyer
Composition: The Development Committee is comprised of the Head of School, the Development Director, at least two trustees, and may include additional members representing particular areas of expertise.
Responsibilities:

    • Coordinates the fund-raising activities of the school, including review of programs sponsored by the WPA
    • Proposes fundraising goals and strategies to the board, particularly in the area of planned gifts, endowment development, and capital giving
    • Assesses fundraising capability to meet stated goals of the strategic plan
    • Works with the finance committee in developing realistic planning and budgeting goals
    • Recommends financial goals for the annual giving campaign
    • Orchestrates trustee leadership and participation in fundraising
    • Works with alumni and parent groups to encourage support of fundraising and community building
    • Develops and implements fundraising campaigns and activities
    • Works with the marketing committee to coordinate internal and external communication
    • Meets monthly

Diversity Committee
Chair: Orpheus Crutchfield & Joanne Asami (co-chairs)
Composition: The Diversity Committee is comprised of the Head, the Admissions Director, at least two trustees, and additional members representing particular areas of expertise.
Responsibilities:

    • Supports development of diversity within the Windrush community, including diversity of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, economic means, physical ability, learning style and sexual orientation
    • Encourages open communication and dialogue about diversity issues at the school and sponsors school wide events celebrating diversity at Windrush
    • Supports the recruitment and retention of families representing diverse backgrounds at the school
    • Supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of faculty and staff who bring diversity to the school
    • Participates in local and regional organizations that support diversity in independent schools
    • Meets monthly

Finance Committee
Chair: Oren Cheyette
Composition: The Finance Committee is comprised of the Head of School, the school Business Manager, at least two trustees, and may include additional members representing particular areas of expertise. The Board Treasurer chairs this committee.
Responsibilities:

    • Approves the proposed annual operating budget before it is presented to the board for discussion and approval
    • Monitors financial operations of the school and makes regular financial reports to the board
    • Periodically reviews financial policies and procedures and recommends changes to the board
    • Authorizes and reviews a yearly audit of the school's financial condition prepared by certified public accountants
    • Periodically reviews the school's insurance policies
    • Supervises the investment of school funds
    • Reviews staff requests for major non-budgeted expenditures
    • Works closely with other board committees whose work affects the finances of the school—specifically, the Development Committee, the Compensation and Retention committee, and the Building and Grounds committee
    • Meets monthly

Marketing and Communications Committee
Chair: Jennifer Campbell
Composition: The Marketing and Communications Committee is an ad-hoc committee comprised of the Head of School, the Admissions Director, the Development Director, at least two trustees, and additional members representing particular areas of expertise. Responsibilities:

    • Reviews marketing strategies and proposes specific goals for consideration by the administration and board
    • Reviews major internal and external communications of the school (including spoken, written, published, electronic and event activity) for consistency, timeliness and effectiveness at targeting strategic goals
    • Reviews local and long-term educational conditions and demographic trends; recommends revision or review of goals as appropriate
    • Creates, conducts, and reviews survey and interview data of target populations as needed
    • Works with staff and administration to make the most effective use of the school website as a community information resource
    • Coordinates efforts with the development committee to ensure the alignment of marketing, admissions and development projects and communication
    • Meets monthly

Strategic Planning/Steering Committee
Chair: Tom Beach
Composition: The Strategic Planning Committee is comprised of the Head of School, the Board Chair, members of relevant board committees, and key administrators, and may include additional members representing particular areas of expertise.
Responsibilities:

    • Oversees a strategic planning process, in consultation with appropriate school constituencies
    • Develops written five-year objectives and action plans
    • Assists the Executive Committee in developing a yearly implementation schedule
    • Reviews the strategic plan and assesses progress toward meeting its goals
    • Oversees the WASC accreditation self-study
    • Recommends the creation of appropriate implementation task forces for specific projects
  • Meets monthly