St. Mary's School for the Deaf Board of Trustees

One of the primary responsibilities is to uphold fiduciary duty, and to protect all of the School's assets and funds.  While the day-to-day management of the School is the responsibility of the Superintendent, administration, and staff, the Board of Trustees focuses on larger and broader decisions that affect the School's mission and strategic planning matters.

Positions and Roles of the Board of Trustees:

• Chairperson:  The highest-ranking member and leader of the board.
• Vice-Chairperson:  The Chairperson's second in command.  If the chairperson retires or vacates their position, the Vice-Chairperson assumes their duties.
• Secretary:  Is the main contact between board members, and primary record keeper of meeting minutes.
• Treasurer:  Handles the School's financial records.
• Board Member:  General board members are trustees or directors without a specific role, but offer valuable insight and assist in decision making as a group.

The Board of Trustees meets quarterly throughout the academic year, and consists of multiple sub-committees who also meet quarterly. 

Please provide me a personal bio to attach. When you click the Read Aimee’s Bio button inside the headshot, it will display the text you provide me. Your bio for school board should include basic information about your education, professional background, and any volunteer work that you’ve done, particularly if that work has to do with our school. Highlight your specific experiences and achievements in education or related fields. Your bio should be 250 words or more (2-3 paragraphs).  Here is an example of a Board Member Bio.

“I’m a graduate of St. Mary’s School for the Deaf.  I started there when I was only 3 years old.  SMSD is incredibly important to me because this special place is what I called my second home.  It as easy for me to feel comfortable in a place where I could communicate freely and enjoy myself.  SMSD offers an opportunity for kids like me that they can’t find in normal schools"

-Briona Zupa, SMSD Alumni

👆 here i would like to put a quote or two from board members about why SMSD matters to them