Board of Governors
The DISK Board of Governors was formed in February 2019 which is made up of six-members, two parent representatives, a teacher representative, the DISK Director, DIA Head of Schools and external expert as shown below.
Agendas and minutes are available to our community members only.
Agendas and minutes are available to our community members only.
Chair & |
External Expert |
Parent Representative |
Parent Representative |
DISK Director |
Teacher Representative |
Role
The Board of Governors (hereinafter referred to as “the Board”) normally meets once each month during the academic school year to work on various matters to produce a resource plan to addresses short and long-term needs of the school. The Board conducts an in-depth analysis of issues in their domain and then make recommendations to the university committee. As the Board regularly reviews and refines the school's vision, mission and schoolwide values (learner outcomes) they may create ad hoc committees as needed for strategic planning, academic support, and legal issues.
Voting Rights
All members have equal voting rights.
Parent and teacher representative are elected to one-year terms by members of the DISK community comprised of parents and staff respectively. The parent election is held prior to the Annual General Meeting. New and current board members undergo annual and ongoing training to prepare for their role as well as to remain current with research-based principles related to being an effective quality international school. All elected members will then be officially appointed by the DIA HOS.
Parent and teacher representative are elected to one-year terms by members of the DISK community comprised of parents and staff respectively. The parent election is held prior to the Annual General Meeting. New and current board members undergo annual and ongoing training to prepare for their role as well as to remain current with research-based principles related to being an effective quality international school. All elected members will then be officially appointed by the DIA HOS.
By-Laws
- This board will govern the school.
- This board will discuss school-related matters (such as education and curriculum, management policy, budget, administration, safety, strategy, marketing, and school improvements) deemed appropriate by the Chairperson. The board will pass recommendations to the HOS DIA to present to the University Affiliated-Schools Committee as appropriate.
- This board will comprise two parent representatives, one teacher representative, the DISK Principal, the DIA HOS (Chairperson), and one external expert.
- Appointments will be annual and renewable.
- Parent and teacher representatives are elected.
- All matters discussed are to be held in privilege.
- The board quorum is 50%.
- External representatives may be requested to participate in meetings if deemed necessary.
- These By-Laws will be held in the DIA office by the administration.
- These By-Laws may be reformed or abolished.
Trustees Announcements
The Doshisha Board of Trustees decided on DISK’s management policy as follows:
- Enrolment of students into grades one to five are no longer accepted.
- All accreditations will continue, such as WASC and IB Programs.
- DISK will close in 2029 when all enrolled students have left the school.
- New students will continue to be admitted but only into existing grade-level classes except grades 11 and 12.
- Maintain the quality of education, resources, and teaching faculty.
- Maintain the funding required to achieve quality education.
- Maintain IB DP accreditation status.
- Gain WASC accreditation status. DISK is currently a WASC candidate school.
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Updated Apr'24
