(Top L-R) David ZeBrack, Jill Namm, Joe Schneier, Ilene Reinfeld, Catherine Bridge,
Caitlin Foito-Bleiweiss, John Rubeli
(Lower L-R) Seth Weinger, Dr. Fran Kaufman, Jamie Urman
(Not pictured) Angie Adinamis, Ryan Glenn, Patricia Kong, Tara Piper,
Meena White, Katie Yee
The Board of Trustees
The Board is the policy making body of Los Encinos School, a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation. The Board of Trustees includes parents of students (past and present), the Head of School, and involves members of the community at large. In addition to establishing school policies, the Board has the primary fiduciary responsibility for the continued financial stability and long-term viability of the School.
Duties include responsibility for the School’s operating budget, capital assets, and fundraising efforts. In addition, the Board hires, supports, and evaluates the Head of School but is not involved in the day to day running of the School. The role of the Board is to ensure adherence to the School’s mission, to safeguard the integrity of the School, and to provide for the future of the School.
A Message from the Board Chair
Yes, we are an intentionally small school. But, that doesn’t mean we have to be hobbled by a lack of resources. We can remain small and highly competitive for all the best reasons: individual attention, community bonding, and nimble stewardship. The few seats that might become available are now quickly filled with children (and their families) who support our mission. We are a school of choice for many reasons, not least of which is the fact Ilene Reinfeld has been leading the way as our Head of School for over 21 years.
Another benefit of having long-term, stable leadership is the trust that large grant-givers and donors have in us. This year, I’m proud and thrilled to report that we are implementing several new programs that are not reliant on tuition dollars. These programs account for over 2 million dollars in grants!
I see the Board of Trustees as having one job: To serving our students by keeping to our mission. I know we are already far along on this path, and I am thankful for the wise stewardship of our prior Boards of Trustees and our administrative team, headed by Ilene. As we look forward, with the support of our outstanding Board of Trustees, we are very much a mission aligned community. I know we will go much further than ever for our children and their all-important futures.
Believe me when I tell you… it’s worth it.
Respectfully,
David ZeBrack
Chair, Board of Trustees
Los Encinos School