Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the legal and financial well being of the school. The Board is made up of three Faculty representatives, four Parent representatives, and five Community representatives serving three-year terms as well as the Parent Alliance Chair (which revolves annually). The School Administrator is an ex-officio member of the Board.

• LWS 3-Year Plan (includes board by-laws)
• LWS Board Committees are describe in the by-laws

LWS Board Committees

Finance Committee

Mission: To provide leadership and guidance to the financial administration of the School and to the Board of Trustees such that the School operates in a fiscally responsible manner, supporting both program and facilities/capital and strategic goals.

Board Treasurer chairs this committee. Additional members include the Chief Administrator and appointed individuals from committee members.  This committee meets monthly.

Executive Committee

Mission:  To exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business affairs of Linden Waldorf School when the Board of Trustees is not in session, as provided in the By-laws and subject to applicable law.

Consisting of three members of the Board of Trustees, the Board Chair shall chair the Executive Committee. The Board shall elect the remaining two members. The School Administrator shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee.  This committee meets as needed.

Development Committee

Mission:  To submit for Board approval annual development goals and plans of how to achieve them and to support the Development Office with the implementation.

This committee develops and recommends fundraising goals to the Board. It plans and coordinates the Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, and the Spring Gala, providing funds to support the school’s operating budget. This group also identifies funding sources including parents, friends of the school, alumni, and foundations.
Chair is appointed by the Board of Trustees. Other members include one faculty representative, other LWS staff, parents, and other interested individuals. This committee meets monthly.

Facilities Committee

Mission:  To develop for Board approval a facilities program that ensures a safe school environment and maintains and enhances the school’s physical presence: buildings, equipment, and land.

Chair is chosen by the committee and approved by the Board of Trustees.

Strategic Planning Committee

Mission:  To monitor and coordinate the planning process of the school.

Through study and analysis of the school organization, this group provides recommendations for the school’s short- and long-term goals in the following areas: programming, staff, community, facilities, and financial development. The contents of the long-range plan are derived from the work of the various school committees.  Chair is appointed by the Board of Trustees. The committee members include one additional Board member, one Faculty member, the School Administrator, and any interested community members.

Outreach Committee

Mission:  To strive to make the Linden Waldorf School known to the greater community while working to increase enrollment and improve retention within the school community.

This committee fosters awareness of the school and of Waldorf education within the greater community. They define the school’s message and communicate it using a variety of means, including school functions, community events, press releases, advertising, mailings, the school website, and publication of the monthly Linden Leaflet.
Chair is appointed by the Board of Trustees. Also serving on the committee is a faculty member, the Enrollment Coordinator, the Outreach Coordinator, and other interested community members.

Elections

The Board of Trustees holds elections each September. Board members hold staggered 3-year terms, insuring that the Board maintains institutional memory and continuity.
New members each year include the Parent Alliance Chair and the Faculty seats.
There are 13 seats on the Board and consist of 6 community members, 3 faculty members, and 4 parent members.