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Who stands behind Charles Wright Academy?

 

A group of committed parents, alumni, and civic leaders who volunteer their time and expertise on the Charles Wright Academy Board of Trustees. We greatly appreciate their talents in guiding and supporting the school. Contact Us

 

Aimee Allen (P ’19)

Drew Bamford ’91

Adam Blakney ’00 (P ’33, ’32)

Wendy Cochran (P’ 31, ’19, ’17)

Dr. Guillermo Chacon (P ’34, ’11)

Emily Happy (P ’32)

Hillary Hearn (P ’38, ’36)

Dr. David Hirschberg ’80 (P ’17)

 

Diane Hunt (P’ 06)

Christian Mattson (P ’37, ’35)

Toby Murray ’71 (P ’02, GP ’38)

Ben Sclair ’88 (P ’24, ’19, ’17)

Nicole Stice (P ’29, ’27, ’24)

Sarah Weyerhaeuser (P ’11, ’09, ’07)

Trevor Will ’93 (P ’27, ’24)

Dori Young (P ’16, ’14)

Communications from the Board of Trustees

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Head of School Update from the Board of Trustees – February 19, 2025

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Board of Trustees Update – November 6, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – October 28, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – October 8, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – August 9, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – August 2, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – July 26, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – July 19, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – July 12, 2024

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Board of Trustees Update – July 5, 2024

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Join a Board of Trustees Committee

 

The Board of Trustees invites you to help shape the future of Charles Wright Academy by joining a Board of Trustees Committee! CWA welcomes your skills and passion with opportunities starting each July for a one-year term. Committees meet monthly during the school year, with varying time commitments, driving initiatives like facilities, fundraising, and endowments that keep our Tarrier community thriving. Ready to make a difference? Check out these brief descriptions of the board committees and then complete the application form below. 

 

AUDIT/RISK MANAGEMENT

The Audit/Risk Management Committee recommends an independent auditor for Board approval, collaborates with the auditor to define the audit scope, reviews the school’s financial audit, and recommends its approval to the Board within 60 days of receipt. The committee monitors the implementation of internal control improvements suggested by the auditor and supports the Board in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating strategic, operational, and external risks.

 

DEVELOPMENT

The Development Committee advises the Board on securing and sustaining financial resources through strategic fundraising and engagement with alumni, parents, and the community. It connects the Head of School and Director of Development to potential donors where personal or professional ties exist, recruits volunteers to support school initiatives, recommends policies or Charter changes affecting Development, and ensures full Board participation in all fundraising campaigns.

 

ENDOWMENT

The Endowment Committee oversees Charles Wright Academy’s endowment to ensure its growth and alignment with the school’s mission. It manages the investment portfolio, develops and follows the investment policy, monitors investment manager performance, ensures compliance with applicable laws and Board policies, and annually assesses the committee’s effectiveness.

 

 

FACILITIES

The Facilities Committee oversees the campus’s physical infrastructure to ensure it supports the school’s mission and community. The committee conducts an annual facilities audit, projects Physical Plant Replacement and Systems Maintenance (PPRSM) needs on a five-year rolling basis for the Finance Committee, and addresses each year’s facility requirements. It maintains and implements an updated Master Campus Plan to guide development. To mitigate risks, the committee maintains and annually reviews a Business Continuity Plan, ensuring insurance coverage enables facility restoration to sustain school operations if damage occurs.

 

FINANCE

The Finance Committee works with the Head of School and staff to prepare annual operating and capital budgets, advises the Board on the use of the corporation’s financial resources, and works with the Head of School and staff to prepare annual audits.

 

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