The Role of the UAS Board of Directors is to:

• Define the school’s mission and philosophy.
• Address policy matters, long-range planning and financial planning.
• Delegate day-to-day management to the Director and the Director’s Administrative team.
• Focus on what the school should be like in five or ten years, and the resources needed to carry it there.
• Make decisions as a team; speak with a collective voice.
• Support the Director

The Responsibilities of the UAS Board are to:

• Hire, develop, support and evaluate the Director.
• Approve the school’s annual budget, including employee salary and benefit terms and large capital expenditures.
• Serve as steward of the school’s assets and as architect of the school’s future.
• Study, evaluate and decide upon proposals submitted by the Administration.
• Encourage the continuous development of a school ethos that pursues excellence in learning, initiative and high-levels of interpersonal skills.

What may the Board not do?

• Make decisions about hiring or evaluating any staff member but the Director.
• Manage day-to-day operations.
• Take action or make a promise as individuals on behalf of the Board.
• Misuse the Board’s authority to further the special interests of an individual, family or group.