Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing and safeguarding the mission of The International School for the long term. The Board sets policies and procedures that are consistent with the mission. The Board is also responsible for overseeing the acquisition of financial resources, facilities, and equipment that enable the school to pursue its mission effectively. Its work may also include short and long-term planning and budget review and approval.
In the public school system, the Board is elected by residents and is responsible to those residents. However, in private schools, educational principles, not popular opinion, dictate direction. Board members are responsible for keeping their eyes on the big picture, leaving the day-to-day operations under the control of the Head of School.
The International School’s Board of Trustees is made up of dedicated volunteers from a variety of professional backgrounds, each bringing his/her own knowledge and experience to the table. TIS board meetings are open to the school community. Please contact the school office at 503-226-2496 for a current meeting schedule.
The International School
Board of Trustees, 2008-2009
| OFFICERS | PRIMARY AFFILIATION |
| Michelle Kerin* President |
Lawyer/Shareholder, Farleigh Wada Witt |
| Kim Marcus* Vice President President Emeritus |
URS Corporation Vice President |
| Michael Hummel** Secretary |
MDH Management President |
| Mark Holman Treasurer |
Bonneville Power Administration Compliance Specialist |
| MEMBERS AT LARGE | PRIMARY AFFILIATION |
| Jim Jeter* | President, Hero Systems, Inc |
| Mark Stevenson** | President, Capital Pacific Bank |
| Kat Topaz** | Publication Designer, Topaz Design |
| * Parent of The International School student(s) ** Parent of The International School graduates. |
