Board of Directors

List of 5 items.

• Board Committees

  The standing committees of the Board of Directors and their subcommittees oversee specific Board responsibilities described below. If you are interested in learning more about serving on a committee, please email communications@ahschools.com.
  
  Committee on Directors
  The Committee on Directors (COD) coordinates the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new directors and oversees the governance and nominations process for both board and sub-committees, and provides ongoing board education.

  
  Development
  The Development Committee develops and coordinates the fundraising initiatives of the Board of Directors, including: annual campaign, endowments and major gifts. It also oversees the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors.
  
  Finance
  The Finance Committee monitors all financial information of Associated including budgets, financial statements, and tuition fee recommendations. 

  
  Head Support and Evaluation
  The Head Support and Evaluation Committee works collaboratively with the Head of School for yearly planning in accordance with the strategic plans of AHS and the Board of Directors.
  
  Parent Association (AHSPA)
  The Parent Association (AHSPA) raises funds for projects and activities at Associated and fosters relationships between the parent community and AHSPA. The AHSPA coordinates our in-school volunteers. 

   

  Tuition Assistance 
  Preserving strict confidentiality, the Tuition Assistance Committee oversees the administration of the tuition support program.
  

• Board of Governors

  The Associated Hebrew Schools Board of Governors is comprised of long-standing volunteers and professionals who have made significant contributions to AHS. Many are former Board Members, Committee Members, or staff who have provided and continue to provide extraordinary leadership at AHS. They make valuable contributions to the school community by participating in fundraising activities, committee work, and annual meetings. AHS benefits greatly from their collective knowledge, dedication, and passion. The members of the Board of Governors act in a consultative role, and serve as ambassadors of AHS. We are grateful to this group of leaders who support the mission and vision of Associated.
  
  Past Board Presidents are denoted with an asterisk (*). 

     

  Chair: Sally Zigler* and Mark Zigler
  Vice-Presidents: Irving Matlow

   

  Board of Governors

  Mordechai Ben-Dat 

  Mary Bien 

  Jack Brudner 

  Irving Feferman 

  Stephen Freedhoff 
  *Shawn Goldberg 

  Lindy Goodman 

  *Sheldon H. Goodman

  Jodi Elen Gottesman 

  Bernard Green 

  Helene Green 

  *Louis I. Greenbaum 

  Fred Guth 

  Jay Heller 

  James Klein 

  *Henry Koschitzky 

  Saul Koschitzky 

  *Harry Krakowsky 

  Arthur Kruger 

  Arthur Landa 

  Howard Langer 

  Janice Langer 

  Brian Lass 

  Ellen Markin 

  Irving Matlow 

  Michele Michaelov 

  Israel H. Mida 

  Charles J. Nagel 

  Barry Naiberg 

  *Elaine Osher 

  Jodi Pasoff 

  *Mayeer Pearl 

  Joanne Perlmutter 

  David Posluns 

  Gerry David Richler 

  Marlene Rochwerg 

  Martin Rochwerg 

  Jack Rotsztain 

  Barry Sacks 

  Judy Scheininger 

  *Les Scheininger 

  Susan Shainhouse 

  Zev Marvin Shainhouse 

  Ora Shulman

  Beth Singer 

  George Weinberger 

  Ian Zagdanski 

  Mark Zigler 

  *Sally Zigler

• By-laws

  By-law No. 4: The General By-law of Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto (passed 27 October 2020 | 9 Cheshvan 5781)

• Nominations Process

  
  AHS Board of Directors Nomination Process
  
  

  The AHS Board of Directors is comprised of committed volunteers who are dedicated to upholding the School’s mission and vision, and are responsible for overseeing its strategic leadership and effective stewardship. Our Board is made up of stakeholders including current and past parents, alumni, and community members who commit their time and resources towards the overall advancement and best interests of the School.
  
  

  The primary role of a Board member is to contribute to defining the School’s mission, governing the fulfillment of that mission, and to carry out the functions of the office of Director as stated in the AHS By Laws. Directors are also responsible for the development of the Board policies that govern the School.
  
  

  We frequently seek new members to join our group of dedicated lay leaders.  Volunteering on a Board sub-Committee for a minimum period of one year is a prerequisite to being considered for nomination to the Board.
  
  This process allows for both the volunteer and Board to evaluate the goodness of fit before making a commitment to a three-year Board member term.
  
  

  General Information

  • There are 15-18 elected positions on the Board, and 2 appointed positions - AHS PA President and Chair of the Past President’s Council.
  • The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is made up of the President, Past-President, 2 Vice-Presidents, Chair of the Committee on Directors, Secretary, and Treasurer. A person may hold more than one position on the executive.

   Term

  • A call for Nomination to the Board will be circulated to current committee members in January. Nominations will be reviewed by the Nominations sub-committee of the Committee of Directors in February and a slate of candidates for Nominations will be finalized in March.
  • The slate of candidates being nominated to the Board will be shared with our membership in April for the election to be held at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June.
  • If elected, a term begins immediately following the AGM, and lasts three years.
  • Directors may be re-elected for one additional consecutive three-year term.

• Roles and Responsibilities

  AHS Board of Directors Roles & Responsibilities
  
  

   Time Commitment

  • There are approximately eight scheduled board meetings per year (July to June). Special board meetings may also be scheduled as needed.
  • Directors are expected to attend a minimum of 2/3 of the meetings per year; missing three consecutive meetings can be grounds for removal from the Board.
  • In addition, Directors are expected to participate on at least one of the following Board sub-committees: Committee on Directors, Development, Finance, Head Support and Evaluation, AHS PA, or Tuition Assistance.

  Expectations and Requirements

  • Prior to the Board’s first meeting following the AGM, a mandatory education session will be held for all new Directors to provide an overview of the School’s structure, background information, priorities, strategic plan, financial position and budget.

   All Directors are expected to:

  • Attend meetings prepared to discuss the issues and business identified on the agenda and any materials circulated prior to the meeting.
  • Remain objective during meetings and act in the best interest of the School.
  • Support all actions taken and decisions made by the Board, and be an ambassador for such decisions.
  • Understand the School’s financial position and its budget well enough to assess the financial impact of the Board’s decisions.
  • Sign a confidentiality agreement and respect the confidentiality of all matters discussed by the Board at all times.
  • Promote the School and participate in its fundraising activities which may include, but are not limited to: attending and/or helping to organize fundraising events, soliciting donations, or making ‘thank you’ calls.
  • Make an annual financial contribution to the School at a level that is personally meaningful.
  • Make an annual financial contribution to the UJA Federation campaign at a level that is personally meaningful
  • Provide a vulnerable sector screening report from a local Police force which must be updated every 5 years as required by government regulations (we will help facilitate this).