Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of the Director, the staff representative, members (parents or guardians of children currently enrolled at the school), and one or two members of the community at large or former Nonotuck parents who have professional expertise beneficial to the school. Members are elected to the Board of Directors by the general membership (all parents or guardians) at the annual meeting. Board members typically serve a two-year term, and terms of office are staggered with about half the Board positions vacated and refilled at each annual meeting.

The Board does not directly supervise the daily activities at Nonotuck. It concerns itself with questions of policy having to do with long-range operation of the school and to some extent with its overall philosophy. Board members are responsible for fiscal policies and fundraising. In addition, Board members keep informed about the operation of the school so they can have discussions and take action as necessary.

Members of the Board must attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings of the Board as well as occasional special meetings. They prepare for these meetings by reading relevant material beforehand and following through on tasks that arise from Board deliberations. Many Board members have specific tasks involved in serving as officers on the Board. Since a term on the Board runs for two years, a Board member should be prepared to commit that time to the job.

Board meetings are held once a month on a designated night. Any parent is welcome to attend or to contact a Board member to bring to the Board a special concern or suggestion. Board agendas, a list of Board members, and a schedule of meetings are posted in the Board minutes.