A Board of Governors comprised of elected volunteer members of the school community, with the Education Director, oversees the operation of Windhoek International School. The Board also includes representatives from the Parent-Teacher Association and the Staff Association. Election of the 9 Board members occurs at the Annual General Meeting that is held in the first term of each year. Nominations precede the election and any parent of a currently enrolled child may stand. The term of office of Board members is 2 years, with no limit on the number of terms a member can serve. The Board Executive consists of four officers (Chair, Vice-chair, Treasurer, and Secretary), and additional committees (e.g., Property, Finance, etc.) are formed as needed. According to its constitution, the Board must meet at least 6 times per school year. The role of the board is to:
- Determine the School's mission and purpose;
- Set major policies;
- Select the Education Director and support and evaluate his/her performance;
- Formulate and approve the strategic plan, in consultation with the Education Director;
- Approve the budget (including enrolment projections and capital expenditures) and
management, faculty and staff remuneration policies;
- Determine, monitor and strengthen the School's programs and services;
- Enhance the School's public standing;
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity, and the establishment and maintenance of accountability;
- Represent the interest of the community and maintain communication with it;
- Evaluate Board performance; and,
- Provide orientation for new Board members.
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