What’s a board blog?
The TBS board maintains this blog to ensure that the school community understands the nature of independent school governance, is familiar with the processes and practices the board follows, and can follow the work that trustees undertake each year. We hope that reading about the board’s activities will help all community members feel informed about the school’s future and encourage those interested in learning more to connect with us.
What is a board of trustees at an independent school?
All California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations are required to have a board of trustees.
At The Berkeley School, the board comprises of parenting adults (current and alumni), education professionals, community members, and teachers. All board members are volunteers.
What does the board do?
The TBS Board of Trustees is responsible for the long-term growth and prosperity of the school. Its primary role is to set the strategic direction for the school, ensuring its economic stability and financial future.
Who is on the TBS board?
The 2022/23 Board members are:
- Alegria Barclay – Dean of Faculty, Lick-Wilmerding High School
- Allison Garbutt Macbeth – Current TBS parent
- Andy Singer – Current TBS parent
- Brian Ambrosch – Alumni TBS parent (Cole ‘22)
- Carol Starks – Assistant Director at Kaiser Permanente
- Cathy Hunter – Founding Head of San Francisco Friends School
- Deb Volk – Alumni parent (Andrew ‘21)
- Fabiano Valerio – Current TBS parent
- Kate Ai Le – Current TBS parent
- Leslie Cruz – TBS faculty member
- Lisa Haney – Executive Director, California Teacher Development Collaborative
- Nancy Nagramada – Assistant Head and Head of Middle School, The San Francisco School
- Samantha Snook – TBS faculty member
- Sarah O’Rourke King – Current TBS parent
- Taryn Grogan – Director of Enrollment & Strategic Engagement, The Nueva School
- Tim Nunes – Current TBS parent
How often does the board meet?
The Board meets once each month of the school year (September through June) and at other times as needed. The 2022-23 schedule of board meetings is here.
How can I learn more about the work of the board?
If you’d like to learn more about the work the Board is doing, please contact the board chair at chair@theberkeleyschool.org to set up a conversation.
If you are interested in learning more about how to be nominated for the Board or how you can join a Board committee, please reach out to the governance committee by emailing governance@theberkeleyschool.org.
What’s next?
Please check back here on November 11, 2022 when we will share more on what the Board worked on in the 21/22 school year.
We will update this space on a regular basis. Links to meeting minutes, volunteer opportunities, schedules, and much more will be found in the pages of this blog.