The Sussex Board of Directors are elected by Sussex Parents and provide leadership in school governance, strategic planning, and long-term school advancement in partnership with the Head of School. The board collectively performs each of these key responsibilities:

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• Support of the school's mission, values, and goals.

• Provides counsel, oversight, evaluation, and support to the Head of School.

• Annual self-assessment of the Sussex Board to measure performance and effectiveness.

• Service on board committees or task forces, and active contribution towards the completion of tasks and projects.

• Direct support of annual school fundraising and advancement.

• Approval of Sussex School’s annual budget, tuition, and material business decisions.

• Maintaining governance requirements for accreditation.

• Engaging in long-term strategic planning of the school, and in actions required to see strategic plans to fruition.

• Serve as an ambassador of Sussex School, building awareness and excitement within our own community, and within the larger community about our school.

• Ensuring Sussex School’s commitment to a high-impact board and staff, and a joyful and creative progressive learning community.

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Much of the work of the Sussex Board is done in committees that are open to our community members to join, including: Advancement; Facilities; Technology; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Please reach out to learn more about the Sussex Board of Directors or how to get involved!