K-8, Co-educational Independent School

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Governance

Like other independent schools, Alexandria Country Day School is governed by an independent, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for the School’s strategic oversight and direction, including the financial well-being of the School. The day-to-day managerial responsibility for the entire organization is delegated to the Head of School, who is hired by and reports to the Board. The Board approves an annual budget and long-term financial plan for the School; ensures that the School’s reserve funds are invested safely and appropriately; and oversees the development of the School’s strategic plan.

The Board of Trustees’ By-Laws state that the Board is to be made up of a group of 16 – 22 members each of whom serves for no more than two 3-year terms. The Head of School also serves as a non-voting member. Additionally, each Board Member plays an active role on at least one of the following committees throughout his/her tenure: Advancement, Facilities, Finance, Head Support & Evaluation, and Trustees. The By-Laws allow for additional ad hoc committees to be created and dissolved as needed. Past ad hoc committees have included a Capital Campaign Committee, Construction Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee.

The Selection Process

The Board of Trustees’ By-Laws state that the Board is to be made up of a group of 16 – 22 members each of whom serves for no more than two 3-year terms.  The Head of School also serves as a non-voting member. Additionally, each Board Member plays an active role on at least one of the following committees throughout his/her tenure: Advancement, Facilities, Finance, Head Support & Evaluation, and Trustees.  The By-Laws allow for additional ad hoc committees to be created and dissolved as needed. Past ad hoc committees have included a Capital Campaign Committee, Construction Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee.

Areas of Expertise

Area of expertise the Board of Trustees is always on the lookout for include, but are not limited to: Financial Management/Banking, Marketing & Sales, Media & Public Relations, Facilities Management/Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Information Systems, Information Technology, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning/Management, Fundraising, Diversity & Inclusivity, Government Relations, Non-Profit Governance, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Community Engagement, and Education.

2024-2025 Board of Trustees

The year indicates the year a Trustee joined the Board.

Jennifer Morgan An (2021)
Scott Baytosh, Head of School, ex officio
Kelly Beeland, President-Elect (2021)
Emily Bryan, Vice President, Trustees Committee Chair (2022)
ACDS Board Member Blake Bynum '04
Blake Bynum '04 (2020)
Karen Christian (2023)
ACDS Board Member Adam Comfort
Adam Comfort (2024)
ACDS Board Member Scott Conklin
Scott Conklin, Facilities Committee Chair (2021)
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Starlena Harris-Lewis (2019)
Laura Hussain, Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair (2020)
Kristopher Jones, Head Support Committee Chair (2022)
ACDS Board Member Lara Mathews
Lara Mathews (2020)
ACDS Board Member Matt McGrew
Matt McGrew (2024)
Nicole McGrew (2023)
ACDS Board Member Emily Michel
Emily Michel (2024)
ACDS Board Member Shane Mulhern
Shane Mulhern (2024)
ACDS Board Member Lawrence Nunn
Lawrence Nunn (2020)
Aaron Ringel (2023)
Leigh Rizzieri, Secretary (2022)
Robert Sanchious (2023)
ACDS Board Member Aviva Walls
Aviva Walls (2024)
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Kristin Whitman, President (2019)
ACDS Board Member Cindy Zarate
Cindy Zarate, Advancement Committee Chair (2020)
Mark Vallaster, Trustee Emeritus

Ad-Hoc Committee Members

The following people serve on a committee of the Board in an Ad-Hoc capacity during the 2024-2025 School Year.

Kate Comfort, APF Co-President 2024-2025, Advancement Committee
Lindsay Garcia, APF Co-President 2024-2025, Advancement Committee
Ashlee Rich Stephenson, Annual Fund Chair, Advancement Committee
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