Board of Trustees

Open Window School is a Washington non-profit, section 501 (c) (3) corporation. A self-perpetuating Board of Trustees governs the school and holds it “in trust” for future generations of students.

The Open Window Board of Trustees is composed of current and alumni parents and professionals from the education and business communities. Trustees serve as volunteers and are committed to fulfilling the school's mission and the long-term sustainability of the school. The Head of School and the Parent Association President(s) are ex-officio, non-voting, members of the board.

Partnering closely with the Head of School, the board sets long-range policies to fulfill the mission of the school and lead it successfully into the future. The Head of School is the board’s only employee. The Head of School controls all of the operational and educational affairs of the school, administers policies, hires, evaluates and dismisses all school employees, and guides the day-to-day operation of the school.

Selection of trustees is a multi-step process that is led by the board's Trusteeship Committee, which evaluates the professional and personal skills that are needed on the board to best serve the school. Potential trustees must be voted in by a two-thirds majority of the current board. Trustee terms are three-year commitments and trustees may be re-elected for one additional term.

Find out more about our Board Committees

List of 4 items.

Executive

The Executive Committee facilitates effective Board meetings, advises and evaluates the Head of School, and oversees legal, corporate, regulatory and governance issues on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
Finance

The Finance Committee supports the Board of Trustees in its’ fiduciary responsibilities, including state, federal, and banking regulatory compliance, and internal control oversight. Working in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, the committee reviews, recommends, and monitors the annual audit; annual and five-year budgets; provides cash, investment, and asset oversight; and monitors the annual business office compliance calendar.
Development

The Development Committee works in conjunction with the Director of Development to develop financial resources other than tuition to fulfill the mission of the school. The committee champions and exercises oversight over all forms of school fundraising, including the Open Window Fund, auction, and capital campaigns.
Trusteeship

The Trusteeship Committee reviews the school's strategic goals and plans to identify the skills, experiences, and relationships required by the Board in the present and in the future. The committee nominates candidates for the Board and recommends members of Board committees. The committee also leads an annual process of Board review and advises the Board on issues of governance and recommends policies and practices to strengthen the good work of the Board.

2018-2019 Board of Trustees

President	Cydnie Horwat
Vice President	Chad Fletcher
Treasurer	Jeff Derstadt
Secretary	Nancy Woo
Members	Glynis Abdallah Thao Blanchard Jason Boerner Liz Bohlin Vince Curley Andrea Dancs Susan Gellatly Kevin Gruben William Kennedy Mona Khanuja Shona Smith John Stewart Mike Tholfsen Moz Thomas Chuck Whitmer Michael Crowson, Honorary Trustee Nancy Robinson, Honorary Trustee
Ex-Officio Members	Jeff Stroebel, Head of School Linda Inagawa, PA President

Board of Trustees