The IST Board of Directors
The International School of Tanganyika (IST) is governed by an elected Board of Directors comprised of community members who are parents of students currently enrolled at IST. The Board is responsible for IST’s policy and finances; its primary focus is long term and strategic.
The Board invites you to send any question, feedback and comment on policy related issues to board@istafrica.com.
Operational and administrative issues are the responsibility of the school management. Please directly contact the respective persons:
Vice Principals: Elementary | Secondary
Principals: Elementary | Secondary
Director
Office Bearers:
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| Cathy Stanton | Amy Carr | Adam Fuller | Pauline Bharmal |
| Chair | Vice Chair | Treasurer | Secretary |
These four Directors also make up the Board Executive Committee.
Members:
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Akshay Shah |
Beverly Brar Member |
David Shawver Director, ex-officio |
Dialla Kassam Member |
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| John McIntire Member |
Karin Mader Member |
Noldi Stals Member |
Pragnesh Udeshi Member |
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| Robert Hannan Member |
Teacher Representatives:
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Cody Taggart |
Board Committees
In order to work in the most efficient and effective way, the board has established several committees comprising board members and other members of the school management and school community according to the needs. For the 2008/09 school year, in addition to the executive committee, the board committees are:
Finance & Facilities (including Redevelopment)
This committee monitors the school’s financial situation, reviews financial policies and regulations and advises the Director on the construction of the annual budget. It also monitors the maintenance and (re)development of school infrastructure and facilities.
Convener : Adam Fuller
Members : Pauline Bharmal, Cathy Stanton, John McIntire, Amy Carr, Noldi Stals, Akshay Shah, David Shawver, Nazir Thawer
Nominations & Board Governance
This committee reviews board practice and policy to ensure responsible board management and accountability to the community. It manages nominations and elections to the board.
Convener : Beverly Brar
Members : Bob Hannan, Amy Carr, Akshay Shah
Policy
This committee regularly reviews board policy and ensures that it is up to date and according to the actual needs of IST
Convenor: Bob Hannan
Members : Pauline Bharmal, Dialla Kassam, Karin Mader, Noldi Stals
Ad Hoc Committees and Working Groups
As a need arises, in addition to the committees above, the board may form additional committees or working groups to address specific issues. Current ad-hoc committees and working groups are:
Swedish School: Cathy Stanton, Amy Carr, Bob Hannan and Pauline Bharmal
Geita Gold Mine School: Pragnesh Udeshi
Strategic Planning Working Group: Akshay Shah, Karin Mader, Amy Carr, Cathy Stanton
EGM Notice
EGM Notice - 19th November Meeting
Letter To Parents
on Oyster Bay Land Plot - 18 Dec 2008
Approved IST Strategic Plan 2008-2011
Board Agendas and Minutes
Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2008 Sect 2
The Board Policy Manual
