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GettingTrustee Committees out of the Weeds and into Strategic Conversations Mo Copeland, Head of School Gretchen Reed, CFO Jon von Behren, Director of Facilities Todays workshop Some things weve done that work Strategies and
Mo Copeland, Head of School Gretchen Reed, CFO Jon von Behren, Director of Facilities
The Rt. Rev. Michael Hanley Chairman of the Board Elizabeth Gewecke Board President Dan Bissell Board Member The Rev. Canon Robert Bryant Board Member Dan Drinkward ‘95 Board Vice President Paul Ehrlich Board Member Tabon Chang Board Member Mary Lou Green Board Vice President Nancy Bryant Board Member Pamela Hummelt Board Member Adam Kobos ‘91 Board Member Brad Lawliss Board Member The Very Rev. Nathan LeRud Board Member Malcolm McIver ‘82 Board Treasurer Georgina Miltenberger Board Secretary Alicia Morissette Board Member Sarah Raymond ‘91 Board Member Lucy Reynolds Board Member Christopher Riser Board Member Kevin Walkush Board Member Jess Wetsel Board Member Mo Copeland Head of School Advisor
Ben Chessar President, Alumni Council Advisor Board of Trustees
Hilary O’Hollaren Advisor Parent Community Link
Peter Kraft
Asha Appel Head of Upper School Sage Carter Executive Assistant to Head of School Phillip Craig Head Chaplain David Lowell Head of Lower School Liz MacDonell
Susan Gundle Director of Enrollment Management Gretchen Reed Chief Financial Officer Mo Copeland Head of School Ann Sulzer Head of Middle School Jon von Behren Director of Facilities
Board Committee Charter Finance Committee
Purpose The purpose of the Finance Committee is to ensure the financial sustainability of Oregon Episcopal School (the School) and provide guidance to the Board of Trustees for all policy decisions pertaining to financial planning and oversight. It is responsible for recommending financial policies, goals, and budgets that support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the School. The committee also reviews the School’s financial performance against its goals and proposes major transactions and programs to the Board.
Responsibilities The Finance Committee’s specific responsibilities include:
Board by 30 days prior to last Board meeting
integrity of the organization, including fundraising
action recommendations to the Board
term trends and industry benchmarks
budget and other financial targets
Operational Guidelines The Finance Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Trustees and will meet at least 4 times per year, or when necessary at the call of the committee chair. Meeting dates and times are specified no later than July 1st for the year to follow. The Finance Committee shall have no authority to bind the School, but shall be advisory to the Board.
Members The Finance Committee shall consist of at least 10 but not more than 15 members, with a mix of both trustee and non-trustees and administrators. There shall be at least 3 more non-administrators than administrators. Membership will include:
The CFO will provide staff support to the committee.
For purposes of voting on setting tuition and budget approval, staff will recuse themselves from the vote and not count towards a quorum. The Finance Committee should seek members with experience in finance, accounting, banking, business, investment management, risk management, real estate management/development, nonprofit management and/or governance. The Finance Committee will have two sub-committees:
Reports The Finance Committee will monitor, review and discuss the following reports prepared by the business office/Chief Financial Officer:
Sub-committee
Important documents and policies are available by clicking on the following links:
OES Enrollment & Benchmarked # of Flexible Tuition Students