The Accountability Committee determines the mandates that structure ISAAGNY membership, and holds schools accountable for upholding them.
Directives
- Develop and maintain materials to communicate ISAAGNY's guidelines to members
- Track and address incidents of noncompliance by member schools; oversee Lack of Compliance process
- Oversee exemptions to policies and procedures
- Provide regular updates at scheduled board meetings
The Data and Survey Committee organizes data collection that relates to the dynamic landscape of schools in greater New York. In doing so, they provide members with quantifiable justification for their respective decision-making.
Directives
- Organize and oversee data survey collection
- Provide members with resulting trends; guide them in ways to understand, communicate, and utilize the information
- Provide regular updates at scheduled board meetings
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee promotes the importance of approaching all Board related decisions through an equity lens. It is charged with responsibility for relevant initiatives on the Board and throughout the organization.
Directives
- Work in a collaborative capacity to ensure that all initiatives done in the name of ISAAGNY - committee work, trustee appointments, admissions procedures, and more - are employed and measured using a template of inclusivity
- Contribute discussion points for continued growth and development in this area
- Liaise with the Membership Antiracism and Equity Committee, as is necessary
- Provide regular updates at scheduled board meetings
The Marketing Committee crafts and oversees efforts to increase the visibility of ISAAGNY, differentiate it from existing organizations, and facilitate a widespread understanding of independent schools.
Directives
- PARENTS: organize annual speaker event to boost awareness of the organization among parents of students; organize advertising with local parent groups, publications, and other relevant businesses
- PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: strategize ways to boost awareness of the organization among prospective ISAAGNY members
- Provide regular updates at scheduled board meetings
The Membership Committee defines general, provisional, and affiliate ISAAGNY membership, as well as the respective processes and requirements.
Directives
- Revise annual membership renewal process, including corresponding fees and documentation, as is necessary
- Consider ways to expand membership
- Provide regular updates at scheduled board meetings
The Nominating Committee leads the process for inducting new trustees.
Directives
- Examine the skills, characteristics, and commitment required of board candidates
- Prepare a slate of recommended nominees for soon-to-be vacated trustee positions
- Provide regular updates at scheduled board meetings
Note: The Executive Director is responsible for tracking trustees and their terms.
