About the Board of Governors
The Board is the guardian of the school’s mission and vision. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that the mission and vision are appropriate, relevant, and vital to the community it serves. The Board monitors the success of the school in fulfilling its mission and vision.
Board Members
Members of the Board of Governors are comprised of alumni, parents, alumni parents, and friends of Albert College. The Chair of the Board of Governors is current parent, Bob Stokes (as of 2011). Head of School, Keith Stansfield, is responsible for all aspects of the College’s programs and administrative operations, and reports to the Board of Governors.
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CHAIR
Bob Stokes,
Current Parent
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PAST CHAIR
Martha Sherratt,
Current Parent
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Keith Stansfield - Head of School
Jennifer Kimball - CFO
Monique Saar – Secretary to the Board
John Barritt ’68
David Clegg '86
Bruce Coward, Current Parent
Leslie Dunlop, Current Parent
Richard Gowdy ’67
Caterina Gucciardi, Current Parent
Karen Halliday ’85
Kristin Jenkins, Friend
Petra C. Kassun-Mutch, Current Parent
Eric LeBlanc, Alumni Parent
John McDermid ’59
Kenn Morrison, Current Parent
Don Price ’90
Craig Bretherton '00 - Alumni Association President
Paul Goyette ’42 – Honourary Board Member
2011-12 Board Meetings:
October 1, 2011 - 2 p.m.
December 10, 2011 - 1 p.m.
February 29, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.
May 26, 2012 - 2 p.m.
Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012
Selection of Governors
The strength of the Board is dependent on the Governance Committee’s ability to select effective Board Members. When the Governance Committee is selecting a Board member, it is important that the attributes of candidates are carefully considered. Some of the attributes required for potential board members are: the ability to think long term in the best interests of the school; the ability to continually improve and learn; a wealth of experience; the ability to contribute time, effort and financial commitment; leadership skills and the ability to inspire others to support the College; expertise in functional areas important to the College; the ability to work effectively with others; fits well with other Board Members.
Nominations
All members of the Albert family can nominate prospective new Board members. Nominations should be made in writing to the Chair of Governance. The credentials and experience supporting the nomination should be in writing.
The Chair of Governance, in consultation with the Chair of the Board and Head of School, will be responsible for assessing the suitability of the nominee to fill a current position on the Board (this will be done in the strictest confidence). If everything is satisfactory, the Chair of Governance will present the nominee’s name to the Governance Committee. If a majority of the Governance Committee accepts the nomination, the Chair of the Governance will approach the nominee to assess his or her willingness to serve on the Board. If the nominee is prepared to serve, his or her name will be presented to the Executive Committee for review. If approved, the nominee’s name will be proposed to the Board at the next scheduled meeting. All members are to vote. If the Board accepts the nominee by a 75% majority, and following a one week period after the Board meeting, the Chair of Governance will invite the nominee to join the Board, unless significant concerns are raised to the Chair of Governance within the one week period. On acceptance, the nominee will be presented at the following Board meeting as a new Board member.
After three years service to the Board (with the exception of the Past Chair, Chair and Vice Chair), membership for a second three year term will be reviewed by the Governance Committee. If accepted by the Governance Committee, the candidate will be presented to the Board for approval. The same process can be repeated for a final three year term of service.
To nominate a new board memeber, please send your nomination in writing to Monique Saar, Secretary to the Board, at msaar@albertcollege.ca. Please Note: The credentials and experience supporting the nomination should also be included. Thank you.