board of trustees
Trustees are fiduciaries responsible for stewarding and advancing San Francisco Friends School’s mission, resources, and strategic priorities.
The Board’s primary responsibilities include:
- Defining the mission of the school, establishing policies in support of the mission and ensuring policies are followed
- Ensuring long-term financial well-being of the school, including capital assets, operating budgets, and fundraising
- Selecting, supporting, and evaluating the Head of School
- Leading strategic planning in collaboration with the Head of School and representatives of the school’s constituencies (staff, faculty, parents, alumni, and friends of the school)
- Playing a leadership role in fundraising and serving as ambassadors for the school
The Board meets regularly with the head of school and administrative leaders to offer guidance and address strategic issues related to stewardship of the school. The Board entrusts the head of school with all administrative decisions related to school operations, academic programs, and personnel.
San Francisco Friends School by-laws require no fewer than eight and no more than 25 trustees. New trustees are elected by the board on an annual basis to serve three-year terms of voluntary service.
Questions for the board may be addressed to boardsecretary@sffriendsschool.org.
- How does the SFFS Board make decisions?
- Who is currently on the Board of Friends?
- What are the different school committees that fall under the umbrella of the Board?
How does the SFFS Board make decisions?
Who is currently on the Board of Friends?
What are the different school committees that fall under the umbrella of the Board?
The San Francisco Friends School Board and Board committee meetings are conducted in accordance with Quaker decision-making processes that reflect our values of reflection, integrity, peaceful problem-solving, and stewardship.