秘密研究所

School Governance

秘密研究所 is proud to be a not-for-profit school. For our community, this means:

  • All tuition and income goes directly back into the school and its programmes.
  • Our parent-run board works with school leadership to make decisions about 秘密研究所 based on the needs of our community.

The main policy-making body of 秘密研究所 is the school Board of Trustees. The Trustees ensure that the students are the first priority at 秘密研究所, and act as contacts for parents and community members interested in knowing more about the school.

Parents elect the 9 members to two-year terms, with approximately one-half of the Board members standing for election each April at the Annual General Meeting.

The school Director is an ex-officio member of the board and is the Chief Educational and Administrative Officer of the School. An extremely important way for parents to have very direct input into Board decisions is to volunteer to serve on one of the standing committees.

The Committees report their findings and recommendations to the full Board for consideration. From time to time the Board establishes ad hoc committees to study, review, and recommend solutions to specific issues.

The Board has three standing committees, each chaired by a Board member:

Policy Committee – monitors school policies for the operation, development and long-term planning for 秘密研究所. Recommends changes to policy relevant to current practice or need, and regularly reviews current policies for updating.

Finance, Facilities and Resources Committee – monitors the budget and facilities planning and use, reviews fees structure, policies and strategic fiscal planning.

Governance Committee – Handles reviews and recommendations regarding finance procedures and school facilities. Coordinates the nomination, election and appointment process for new board members; facilitates board self-assessment and training.

秘密研究所 is an open and transparent organisation. Board meeting agendas and Director’s reports are made available to parents, and there are two meetings per year open to the 秘密研究所 community, with all parents encouraged to attend.

Meet the Board

Stephen Higgins

STEPHEN HIGGINS

Chair
Australia

Sophia Cason

Vice-Chair
Australia

Hans Hwang

Hans Hwang

Secretary
USA

Kirsty Milev鈥

Kirsty Milev

Special Advisor
Canada

Katherine Diop

Katherine Diop

Diplomatic Representative
USA

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Koen Everaert

Trustee
Belgium

Massimiliano Tropeano

Massimiliano Tropeano

Trustee
Italy

Meta Thaipheang

Meta Thaipheang

Trustee
Cambodia

Sithyka Meach

Sithyka Meach

Trustee
Cambodia

Sopha Min

Sopha Min

Trustee
Cambodia

Sophat Vourng

Sophat Vourng

Staff Representative
Cambodia

Tom Parun

Tom Parun

Faculty Representative
New Zealand

秘密研究所 Director Eileen Niedermann

Eileen Niedermann

Ex-officio
USA

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