The ISB Board of Trustees would like to announce its annual election, which will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the day of the International School Association (ISA) Annual General Meeting. (The ISA comprises all ISB parents and guardians and is the license holder of ISB.) Election results will be announced that evening at the 7:00 pm AGM. Board nominations open on Friday, March 24, and close on Friday, April 7.
This year, seven (7) open seats on the Board will be filled by election. Newly elected trustees will serve a two-year term, beginning August 1, 2023.
Candidates for the Board of Trustees (BOT) should be aware of the many rewards and responsibilities of serving on the Board. The Board is the guardian of the school’s mission, and as such sets policy, focuses on school governance, and addresses long-term, strategic issues. The school’s mission is “Through outstanding teaching and learning in a nurturing environment,
ISB inspires students to achieve their academic and personal potential; be passionate, reflective learners; become caring global citizens, and lead healthy, active, balanced lifestyles.”
The Board is not involved in day-to-day school management. The full Board meets at a minimum 7 times per year. Board meetings occur in the evenings at ISB and last approximately two-three hours. In addition, trustees attend a full-day annual retreat in August.
Trustees also serve on one or more committees corresponding to their skills and interests. Current committees are the Business Committee and the Committee on Trustees. Committees meet once a month for one-two hours and are the working groups of the Board. Subjects such as financial stability, budget oversight, stewardship of ISB’s educational program, and evaluation and training of the Board, are examples of issues addressed by the committees.
Trustees are charged with the responsibility to represent ISB and the ISA as a whole, rather than any one constituency within the community. No specific professional or personal background is needed, other than ISA membership, a positive attitude, the ability to commit to the time requirements, and a deep interest to maintain and further enhance the excellence of ISB. The rewards of Board service include the opportunity to interact with our dynamic school leadership team, and the opportunity to understand and help shape ISB’s future growth and direction.
Please note these important election dates and activities:
- Friday, March 24, 2023, 12 noon – Nominations open – Nomination forms will be available at the Head of School’s office or available for download here.
- Friday, April 7, 2023, 12 noon – Nominations close – Nomination forms must be submitted in both electronic and hard copy by this deadline. Electronic copies must be sent to BOT Secretary, Joy Davy at joyd@isb.ac.th (with your name as the subject) and hard copies must be filed with Khun Pyee in the Head of School’s office.
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – Election, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm & AGM, 7:00 pm
Please contact Dr. Heather Bennett, Chair, Committee on Trustees, with questions regarding service to the Board: 0988568028 or heather.bennett@isb.ac.th
Committee on Trustees:
Dr. Heather Bennett Mr. Ira Blumenthal
Ms. Rangana Abdulla Mr. John Heinecke
Mr. Maes Suwantra
PDF downloadable: BOT Nomination Form