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Board of Directors

At Tucson Community School, we offer many meaningful ways for parents to be present in their child's school experience. Above all is serving on the Board of Directors, which is comprised of 9 elected officers from currently-enrolled families. In collaboration with the educational director, treasurer, and classroom representatives, the Board of Directors is responsible for supervising family participation in the cooperative model to ensure all families meet the mission and goals of the school.

Members of the Board of Directors are required to volunteer their time once a month for board meetings, as well as contribute the necessary time to meet with assigned committees, plan events and activities, and coordinate paperwork and logistics.

The main objectives of the Board of Directors consist of:

Creating a village that helps to raise our kids and strengthen our community. Our board links families to each other and to resources needed to become the best parents, families, and educators we can be.
Hosting fun, educational programs and events for our families, as well as exciting fundraising opportunities to support the specific needs of our school.
Working with staff to maintain our campus, ensuring our children can enjoy a magical learning experience that honors childhood and enables them to grow in a safe and nurturing environment.
Inspiring a love of reading by organizing our own TCS library, as well as providing fun opportunities for children to engage in literary activities.
Keeping the pulse on local, state, and national policies that affect our school and larger community, so we can advocate for best practices.

2024-2025
Board of Directors

President:
Jake Scott

Treasurer:
Amanda LaRochelle

Vice Presidents of Buildings & Grounds:
Miguel Galvan
Andy Suter

Vice Presidents of Fundraising:
Cassondra Jones
Arianna Price
fundraising@tucsoncommunityschool.org

Vice President of Marketing:
Jessica Malordy

Vice President of Membership:
Anna Josephson
membership@tucsoncommunityschool.org

Vice President of Programs:
Katie Kurtin

Recording Secretary:
Angela Gonzalez

Member-at-Large:
Kari Warner

Classroom Representatives:
Frank Gonzalez
Serena Scott
Jesse Anderson
Sheryl Meblin
Britni Rawlins

Responsibilities by Position

President facilitates Board of Director meetings, facilitates all Family Participation
Treasurer oversees the budget and fiscal initiatives, including grant writing, salary and benefits, and long range planning
Vice President of Membership oversees the assignment of families to volunteer tasks, the BOD election process, and class representatives
Vice Presidents of Building & Grounds oversee buildings and grounds maintenance and manage work parties and animal care
Vice Presidents of Fundraising oversee fundraising strategy and plan all school philanthropic events
Vice President of Programs oversees parent education opportunities
Vice President of Marketing oversees publicity for school events, recruitment marketing, and TCS web presence
Recording Secretary records Board of Directors meetings and sends out the BOD newsletter

Board of Trustees

President:

Reena Mahoney

Recording Secretary:

Renee Kirkpatrick

Members:

Will Pew, Katie Mihina, Tricia Sierra, Dana Narter, Nanette Murray

The Board of Trustees consists of 9 officers serving staggered three-year terms. The board holds the title to the corporate property, both real and personal, and assists in carrying out the objectives of the school through fundraising, long-range financial planning, and serving as advisors to the current Board of Directors. The BOT primarily consists of alumni or former parents of Tucson Community School.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Trustees please contact Reena Mahoney at reenamahoney@comcast.net

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