Governance
Governance Aims
Governance at St. Michael’s prioritizes:
The Board and Council are guided in their mission by:
- The Acts of Endowment
- The St Michael’s International School By-Laws
- International school accreditation standards
All of the trustees and Council members are volunteers and receive no compensation. Motivated by their passion and enthusiasm for St. Michael’s, their role is to ensure that the school is fiscally sound and they oversee activities such as the long term strategic planning processes as well as renovation and building projects.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees provide strategic direction for the School and is responsible for protecting the future well-being of St. Michael’s International School. The Board of Trustees meet at least three times a year.
Council Members
The Council acts as an advisory body to the Board of Trustees. Council meetings are usually held in October, December, February, April and June.
Finances
As a not-for-profit organization, all income is retained within school for the purposes of education. The School aims to maintain stable and secure finances, with sufficient reserves to withstand emergencies and economic uncertainties, so that parents can have confidence in the continuance of their children’s education, even in the event of adverse situations.