The Board has two standing committees, Finance and Governance, to develop policy and propose decisions for consideration by the Board. The Board forms additional committees or working groups as needed to address issues identified as priorities for the year. Committee membership consists of at least two Board members, interested parents, faculty or staff members, the Board Chair, and the School Director.
The primary function of the Finance Committee is to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the school. It engages in long-term financial planning, periodic reviews of fiscal management procedures, and the establishment of funding and reserves necessary to achieve and sustain a quality educational program. It is responsible for the final review and approval of the budget before it goes to the Board for adoption.
The primary function of the Governance Committee is to build and sustain an effective board for HIS to carry out its mission by ensuring board continuity, board education, good governance practices, and a strong pool of potential board candidates. It also evaluates and revises, as needed, the policies of the school and presents them to the Board for adoption.
When additional committees or working groups are needed, opportunities to participate will be communicated in the HIS Newsletter.