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About Us
Board of Trustees
Burke's Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring the school’s financial health and consistency between its strategic direction and mission.
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Faculty Representation
Steve McManus - Head of School
Julia Andrews - Faculty Representative to the Board
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On Community Design
"On February 10, more than fifty Burke community members came together for Community Design Day, an essential part of this year's Strategic Planning Process. Representing current and past faculty and staff, parents, trustees, and one intrepid student, the group engaged in a series of creative discussions around imagining the Burke of tomorrow. Topics included refining our educational philosophy, defining our school culture, creating the best possible working environment, and preparing to be more financially and environmentally sustainable. The full strategic plan will be shared with the community later this year."Read More -
Committee Spotlight
Throughout the year, we highlight members of our Board of Trustees and standing committees, in the Burke Beat and online. Today, we welcome Lisa S. P'26, who serves on the Equity & Inclusion Committee.Read More -
Trustee Spotlight
Throughout the year, we highlight members of our Board of Trustees in the Burke Beat and online. Michelle M. P'28 joined the Board in 2023 and serves on the Trustees Affairs Committee and Strategic Planning Committee.Read More -
Trustee Spotlight
Throughout the year, we will be highlighting members of our Board of Trustees in the Burke Beat and online. The parent of a Burke "lifer" Tommie D. P'22 currently co-chairs the Equity & Inclusion Committee and will conclude her Board term in June 2023.Read More -
Trustee Spotlight
Throughout the year, we will be highlighting members of our Board of Trustees in the Burke Beat and online. Kenny M. '91 joined the Board in 2022 and currently serves on the Development Committee and the Facilities Committee.Read More -
Trustee Spotlight
Throughout the year, we will be highlighting members of our Board of Trustees in the Beat and online. Kristen joined the Board in 2021, serves on the Development Committee, and served on the 2021-22 Head of School Search Committee.Read More -
Trustee Spotlight
What motivated you to join the Board, and what will you miss about it?Read More
When we arrived at Burke in 2013, I became one of the 6th grade parent reps. It was a wonderful introduction to the grade and community as a whole. I served in that role all through Middle School and signed up one more time for my daughter's senior year in 2020-21.
I was approached and said yes to being a Trustee in 2016. I will complete my sixth and final year as a Trustee this June. Having always been involved in both my children's schools, I was motivated to join the Board because I believe in the mission of Burke. I wanted to work with other Trustees to continue to promote Burke as a school where all are welcome – you can bring your whole self to school. Children who leave this institution are well prepared for their next chapter. I also wanted to be a part of the exciting projects that the school, as part of their strategic plan, had begun to work towards.
I'll most miss working with my colleagues, engaging in new projects and just being in the building with all that good kid energy!
Board Committees
Select a committee below for a listing of 2023-24 chairs:
List of 6 items.
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Committee on Trustees Affairs
Chair: Joy Zarembka and Michelle Musgrove
Open Meetings: N/A
Charge: development and continuing education and training of Board members; recruiting, nominating and onboarding individuals to the Board; and selecting and nominating officers -
Development Committee
Chair: Siobhan Roth '88 and Kenny McCombs '91
Open Meetings: N/A
Charge: supervising fund-raising in support of the School, including organizing and supervising the role of the Board of Trustee in all fund-raising activities, including annual giving. -
Equity and Inclusion Committee
Chair: Aza Nedhari and LaShada Ham-Campbell
Open Meetings: Yes, please contact the co-chairs for more information
Areas of interest:- supporting the work of the Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Civic Engagement
- engaging and educating the Board of Trustees
- enhancing parents' understanding of Equity & Inclusion
- exploring ways to evaluate the school's Equity & Inclusion efforts
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Executive Committee
Chair: Hadley Boyd
Open Meetings: N/A
Charge: comprised of the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the Board, the Head of School, and the chair of each Committee; organizes the work of the Board, and acts on behalf of the Board when the President (or Executive Committee member acting on behalf of the President) determines that a matter is urgent or highly confidential -
Facilities Committee
Chair: Martin Griffin and Fergus Donaldson
Open Meetings: Yes - monthly morning meetings that alternate between Zoom and in-person; contact the chair for details
* Parents with real estate experience (development, construction, architecture, brokerage or property management) are encouraged to attend
Charge: responsible for improving the school's physical environment to serve the educational requirements of the faculty, staff and students; prioritizes facility improvements; prepares and solicits bids; award contracts and manages construction budgets and schedules -
Finance Committee
Chair: Peter Sheridan
Open Meetings: Committee is seeking new members, ideally those with a background or interest in finance and accounting; contact the co-chairs for details
Charge: supervises finances of the School and makes recommendations to the board concerning financial matters, including the annual budget, long term financial planning, and investment of funds; ensuring that the Board acts in a fiscally prudent manner so that the school remains financially sound
Further Information
The Board works in close partnership with the Head of School and senior staff, and is currently composed of 20 elected members, as well as two ex officio members: the Head of School and the Faculty Representative. The Board is governed by By-laws that are reviewed and updated regularly, consistent with internal policies and the recommendations of leading independent education associations. Current by-laws are available online.
The Board generally meets 10 times each year. Trustees serve a three year term, and may be re-nominated for a second term of three years, for a maximum of six years of service. The Chair of the Trustees Committee solicits board nominations each year.
The Board accomplishes most of its work at through standing committees, formed to address specific, time sensitive issues. All voting members of the Board volunteer their time, skills and resources to the school.
The Board generally meets 10 times each year. Trustees serve a three year term, and may be re-nominated for a second term of three years, for a maximum of six years of service. The Chair of the Trustees Committee solicits board nominations each year.
The Board accomplishes most of its work at through standing committees, formed to address specific, time sensitive issues. All voting members of the Board volunteer their time, skills and resources to the school.
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