Board meeting minutes 10 OCTOBER 2024 DETAILED EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF BOARD MINUTES 1. Welcome by Board Chair Recap of Changes: The Board Chair welcomed attendees and recapped changes communicated in late summer. These included: Board Ambassador Role: A new initiative to strengthen community connections. Updates regarding the Finance & Infrastructure Committee. New Trustee Introduction: Carolyn Cooley, the newest Trustee, was formally introduced to the board and welcomed.
2. Director’s Updates Strategy Strategic Implementation: The focus remains on implementing the school’s strategic plan, including ongoing project management of key initiatives under the “Explore & Innovate” Agendasection. Item 1: Welcome, Call to Order, Confirmation of Quorum The meeting began with a warm welcome by the Board Chair, setting a collaborative and open tone for Committee Alignment: Efforts are being made to align strategic projects with relevant the discussions that followed. Agenda Item 2: ISB Director’s Update The Director board committees forupdates, better governance oversight. instance,direction, the Financial Plan and provided comprehensive focusing on theFor strategic achievements, Campus Master Plan align Finance & Infrastructure Committee. and operational updates ofwith thethe organisation. Highlights included the successful
recruitment process for the Head of High School. Community Engagement and EducationCommunity Sessions: James and George hosted sessions to enhance Updates transparency share key data about the school, such as assessment data, Accreditationand Progress: finances, and enrollment. These sessionsthrough have been effective in transforming The school is undergoing accreditation a framework focused on change concerned parents into ambassadors for the school. management rather than pure compliance. A visiting team is assessing four Pathway 2 projects; digital platform, teacher growth and evaluation, STEM and Pathways to Excellence. Academic Results: The school is improving tracking of student pathways to help tailor educational offerings. The counseling team is continuously adapting to global trends and maintaining strong relationships with universities to better guide students. Community Engagement: Two community sessions were held, attended by approximately 30 people, primarily from the upper school. Attendees provided positive feedback, with no significant concerns raised.