Board of Trustees
The Eugene Waldorf School Board is responsible for the legal and financial aspects of the school and consists of seven to twelve members. Of those members, three to five are college members selected by the College. The rest of the seats are held by community members elected for two-year terms by a two-thirds majority at the Annual General Meeting held each spring. Board members serve in this capacity on a voluntary basis. Ideally, the Parent Council has a representative who is a board liaison. The operations of the Board are governed by the school’s official bylaws, a copy of which is available in the business office.
Strategic in its scope, The Board of Trustees upholds and promotes the mission of the Eugene Waldorf School, holding fiduciary responsibility for the school’s long-term health. Key areas of Board activity include:
Determining, in collaboration with the College of Teachers, the school’s vision, mission, values, and purpose and staying true to them
Selecting, supporting, and evaluating the Head of School who has the responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the school
Creating strategic plans and partnerships
Ensuring legal and ethical integrity and maintaining accountability
Exercising fiduciary responsibility and oversight
Fearless fundraising!
Ensuring adequate human and financial resources
Enhancing the school’s public standing
Supporting, funding, and monitoring the school’s programs and services
To meet these challenges, the Board and its committees are always looking for energetic and creative people who have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Communication Legal
Waldorf Education
Finance and Investments Real Estate
Marketing
Networking and fundraising
Non-profit board experience
Strategic Planning
Human Resources
Site development or construction
Event Planning
Board members represent past, present, and future generations, not specific constituencies. The Board is composed of current parents, alumnae parents, faculty/staff, and members from outside the Eugene Waldorf community. To express an interest in serving on the Board of Trustees, or on one of its committees, please schedule a conversation: ewsboard@eugenewaldorf.org
The EWS Board meets once a month, and notice of the meeting dates and times are posted in the weekly school calendar. Board meetings are generally open to the school community and interested parents are most welcome to attend. Board meetings may include sessions during which personnel and other confidential matters are discussed and so are closed to the public. Please contact the Business Manager to attend. Nicole.morrison@eugenewaldorf.org
Parents should feel free to contact any board member to make suggestions, report problems, or seek clarification on board business.
Email contact: board@eugenewaldorf.org
The Board Members
James Holzgraf: President
Kelli Williamson: Vice-President
Nicole Morrison: Secretary
Cameron Stearns: Treasurer
Andrew Smith III: Board Member
Kara Huntermoon: Board Member
Rebecca Huot: Board Member
Sarah Sams: College Representative
Peter Sistrom: Board Member
Ian Stearns: College Representative
Atta Turck: College Representative
