As an American independent school with a French curriculum, the Austin International School is governed by a Board of Directors.  Board members volunteer their time and contribute resources to the school.  They do not gain monetarily or otherwise from any aspect of the Board's activities.

Mission:

The Board of Directors is responsible for the general and long-term policies of real estate, fundraising, business and financial matters.  This includes:

▪ Legal responsibilities for the school's activities

▪ Preparation of the school's mission statement

▪ Review and maintenance of the bylaws and policies, which are consistent

  with the school's mission and the guidelines set by the State of Texas

▪ Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

▪ Approval of the school policy, which the school's administration implements

▪ Accountability for the financial well-being of the school, including capital

  assets, operating budgets, fundraising, and endowment

▪ Liaison with the Mission Laïque Française

 

Composition:

 

The board is composed of members of the community-at-large, parents, plus representatives of the French Government: The Consul General, The Honorary Consul of France in Austin and the Cultural Attaché.  The school's Executive Director also attends the meeting, however, he does not have a vote.

 

Procedure:

 

The Board of Directors meets (usually in English) on the first Tuesday of each month.  Once approved, minutes are available on our website.  The Board has several committees, which include Public Affairs, Facilities, Education/Curriculum, and Finance. Click here for minutes of 21 Jan 09, 28 Feb 09, 11 March 09, , April 15 Financial Fact Sheet, April 15 Meeting Minutes, Agenda 5 May 09, Meeting Minutes 5 May 09, May 5 Financial Fact Sheet, Agenda 4 June 09, June 2009, Agenda 9 Sept 09, Meeting Minutes 9 Sept 09

 

Committees:

 

Parents are invited to participate in these committees.  It is not necessary to be a member of the Board to do so.  The request can be made to the Chair of the Committee.

 

    ▪ Education/Curriculum/Technology Committee - this committee is charged

      with ensuring that AIS educational standards are developed and

      maintained. 

      Chair:  Dominique Chastres

 

    ▪ Finance Committee - this committee is charged with overseeing the

      finances of the school. 

      Interim Chair:  Jean-Marc Guyot

 

    ▪ Community Affairs and Fundraising Committee - this committee is

      charged with promoting greater awareness of AIS in the Austin

      community in order to increase interest and enrollment at the school. 

      Chair:  John Harmon

 

    ▪ Facilities Committee - this committee is charged with verifying the

      daily operations and prospecting for future locations for the school

      and is tasked with soliciting corporate donations and developing

      strategies to secure additional funds beyond tuition. 

      Interim Chair:  Jean-Marc Guyot

 

L-R: Eric Thuau, Pierre Grandjouan, Eileen Lundy, Isabelle Gunasena, Anne Leonetti, Laura Scanlan Cho, Karen Herbert, Andres Forero, Jean-Marc Guyot, Edmond Bazerghi

 

Members:

 

To send an email to a Board member, click on their name:

 

    ▪ Consul General de France in Houston:  Pierre Grandjouan

    ▪ Honorary Consul of France in Austin:  John Harmon

    ▪ Attaché Culturel:  Dominique Chastres

    ▪ President:  Jean-Marc Guyot

    ▪ Secretary: open

    ▪ Treasurer:  open

    ▪ Isabelle Gunasena (former board president)

    ▪ Laura Scanlan Cho

    ▪ Eileen Lundy

    ▪ Anne Leonetti

    ▪ Andres Forero

    ▪ Karen Herbert

    ▪ Edmond Bazerghi

    ▪ Laurence Denis (Honorary Member)