Friends of Manzano Day School

Manzano Day School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Comprised of no more than 25 members, the Board is charged with “holding the school in trust.” Generally, this is interpreted to include: employment of the Head of School, oversight of the budget and financial affairs of the school, and keeping the mission of the school at the heart of all decision-making. According to the by-laws of the corporation, at least 50% of the Trustees must be current parents. One Trustee is nominated by the Parents’ Association and serves one two-year term as its liaison.

Board officers include a president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. Standing committees include: finance, building and grounds, trustee, development, marketing, executive, and long-range planning. Primary responsibilities of the Board are to insure financial viability of the school, set overall policies of the school, and hire the Head of School who makes day-to-day decisions on the running of the school. The Board does not involve itself in the day-to-day decisions of the school.