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4 people are interested
Member, Board of Trustees
ORGANIZATION: Evergreen School
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4 people are interested
Evergreen School is seeking candidates interested in serving as board members at a small, independent Montessori school. Evergreen School is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is responsible for determining the mission and strategic plan of the School, establishing overall policy, assuring the school’s financial stability, and selecting, supporting, and assessing the Head of School. The Head of School is responsible for the oversight of the daily operations of the School and for the implementation of Board policies. Board members play an active role in preserving the long-term viability of the school.
The Board is made up of current parents, alumni parents, and community leaders. It strives for diversity in the backgrounds and skills of trustees. All members share a common institutional commitment to maintain the character, philosophy, and fiscal health of Evergreen School. The Board also endeavors to follow best practices of boards of trustees of independent schools. In this effort, the Board seeks guidance from the National Association of Independent School (NAIS), Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and Independent School Management (ISM).
New Trustees are selected each spring for three-year terms, during which members meet as a full board several times per year and also each serve on at least one standing committee. In the 2023 cycle, we are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds in law, finance/accounting, or real estate/commercial leasing issues. We are also committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and strive to embed these values throughout our governance, programs, and daily life. If you are committed to enhancing DEI principles in an educational setting, we encourage you to apply.
Interested persons should complete the application and attach a resume by March 30, 2023 via this link: https://forms.gle/EDm3h3m1B9hWLLmg8. All candidates will be asked to meet and interview with current Trustees before being voted on by the full Board at the annual meeting in May. New Trustees are required to attend orientation and the annual Board retreat in June. If you are interested in joining the Board of Trustees, please contact board@evergreenschool.com.
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About Evergreen School
Location:
10700 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, US
Mission Statement
Evergreen School is committed to a learning community where everyone can feel safe and be
seen for who they truly are, where essential humanity and that of others shines through,
where we are empowered to realize our fullest intellectual, emotional, and spiritual potentials.
We want our children to learn to think, to love peace, and have a passion for self-chosen work
done well, to respect and celebrate the individual spirit within all people of all ages, to value
life, and to continue to love to learn.
Respect is at the core of Montessori philosophy: respect for each individual, respect for life,
and respect for the environment. Such respect, especially for each individual child, sets the
stage for trusting relationships; trust is essential for growth and learning to take place.
Description
Evergreen School is an independent, co-educational Montessori school for children from 2 years old through 3rd grade. We have been educating children in Montessori tradition since 1964. Evergreen's mission is to help each individual reach his or her fullest potential and to prepare our students to be independent thinkers, lifetime learners, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10700 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2023
SKILLS
- Accounting
- Teaching / Instruction
- Legal (General)
- Strategic Planning
- Real Estate & Leasing
- Financial Auditing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- The Board of Trustees meets approximately 10 times a year, typically for ninety minutes to two hours. Depending on committee assignments, the monthly commitment would be between 8 to 10 hours.