Dedicated to Meeting the Demands of an Interconnected World
Austin International School’s educators, paraeducators, and staff members are committed to developing students who have the academic foundations, lifelong social skills, and international perspective needed to succeed in our global community.
Meet our Board of Directors
Austin International School, a private school, is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization 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.
The board is composed of members of the community-at-large and parents. While the Head of School also attends meetings, he or she does not have a vote.
AIS's Board of Directors benefits from the expertise of Austin community members and the insights of parent members. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the AIS Board of Directors is composed of the following members:
Ed Kim
Vice Chair, Advancement Committee Chair
Gary Miller
Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair
Veruna Stanescu
Campus Planning & Arts, Culture Committee Chairs
Mahya Farnia
Secretary
Jess Mateo-Smith
Governance & Marketing Committee Chairs
Jon Sampson
Evaluation Committee Chair
Darcy Pedetti
Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Eric Horn
Our Board's Mission
The Board of Directors is responsible for the general and long-term policies of real estate, fund raising, 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