ISB Board of Trustees

About the ISB Board of Trustees

The ISB Board of Trustees is a 12-member group of volunteer parents, elected by the ISB Association of Parents, who oversee the operation of ISB according to the Association's Bylaws [pdf, 82KB]. All parents with children attending ISB automatically belong to the Association.

The Board is responsible for:

• The hiring, nurturing and evaluation of the Head of School. (The Head of School is responsible for the day to day operational management of the school)
• The development of strategic plans and ensuring their implementation
• The development and approval of school policy
• Ensuring the financial health of the school

 

Each year the Board sets goals to fulfill its responsibilities. In 2009/10 the Board has three goals:

1. Ensure the implementation of the Strategic Plan
   
   
2. Enhance the efforts for sustainability at ISB by:
   
   a. renewing the hiring and retention strategy for 2010-2012
   b. establishing an endowment fund and purpose
   c. developing recommendations for improving ISB’s brand image outside Beijing
   d. looking beyond the walls to continue improvement of warm and welcoming facilities to enhance the educational experience at ISB
   
   
3. Enhance Board effectiveness by:
   
   a. strengthening trustee knowledge of best practices in international school governance,
   b. implementing meeting and other operating structures to enhance Board knowledge and oversight,
   c. strengthening trustee recruitment, development and retention to ensure continuity of Board leadership
   
   
4. Ensure an effective transition for the new Head of School

The Board holds regular monthly meetings and members of the ISB community are invited to attend the open sessions.

The Board has established three standing committees in 2008/09. These are: Futures Committee, Resources Committee and Trustee Development Committee. One Board member serves as the chair of each committee and is assisted by a representative from the school administration, as well as other trustees, parent and faculty representatives. For more information on the work of committees and how parents can get involved see: Committee and Assignments

 

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The 2009-2010 ISB Board of Trustees

Tony Tsai Chair Ehab Abu-Oaf Vice Chair Randy Quinn Treasurer Peggy Shaw Secretary Adriana Amegadzie Bruce Quan Jr Janet Ang Ole Molskov Bech Peter Schloss Sam Park Tamera Fillinger Daniel Teo

Policy Manual

Table of Contents

1.00  School Establishment

2.00  The Board of Directors

3.00  Fiscal Management

4.00  Facilities

5.00  Personnel

6.00  Curriculum and Instruction

7.00  Students

8.00  External Relations

9.00  Inter-Organizational Relation

 

Note: The Policy Manual is a work-in-progress, and will be updated as new policies are approved and implemented.