| The School Board |
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| The Director General of ICARDA has the final say on all matters pertaining to the school’s operations. However, in most matters the School Board serves as the overseer of the school and works with the school head to arrive at the annual school budget and to resolve matters of policy or any conflict or dispute. Appointment of Board MembersThe Board of the International School of Aleppo is appointed by the Director General of ICARDA and serve at his discretion. Terms of office will be for a period of three years renewable twice with continuity insured by allowing members of the Board to serve staggered terms of office. No employee of IISA can serve as a voting member of the Board. Normally there are nine voting members of the Board. The school head is a non-voting member.Parent Involvement in Decision MakingActive parent participation is essential if the school is to sustain the high level of excellence that our students deserve. Parents are encouraged to express ideas, concerns and suggestions about the school to the School Head, the staff, and the Board or any of its subcommittees through defined channels.The Board recognizes the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) as the official organization representing parents. The PTA has no policy making function, but is invited to express views on behalf of the parents to the Board through the School Head. While the Board solicits and values the opinions of parents, final decision authority rests with the Board in consultation with the Head of School. The Board encourages individual parents who have special interests, training, experience, or skills to contribute their talents to the school. From time to time, such persons may be asked to serve as resources or volunteer advisors to school programs. Any concern that a community member wishes the Board to consider should be brought, in writing, to the School Head for the initial steps in its resolution. If the member is not satisfied with the reply given, or if no reply is received within 7 working days of the submission of the concern, an appeal may be sent to the Board. Board Members for School Year 2011-2012Mr. Geerts, Koen, Board Chair, ADG-CSDr. Jamal, Majd, Vice Board Chair, ADG-GL Mr. Rajasekharan, N.P., Member, Director Human Resource Dr. Baum, Michael, Member Dr. Bishaw, Zewdie, Member Dr. Sayed, Kadrieh, Member & PTA Chair Mrs. Davis, Shirley, Ex-Officio/ School Head |
