The IST Board
The International School of Tanganyika (IST) is governed by an elected Board 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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| Amy Carr | Karin Mader | Akshay Shah | Salim Ladak |
| Chair | Vice Chair | Treasurer | Secretary |
Members:
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| Noldi Stals | |||
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Ex Officio Member
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| David Shawver |
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 2009/10 school year, the board committees are:
Executive Committee
This committee of Board officers enables the Director to consult with key members of the Board and take urgent and important decisions between the normal cycle of Board meetings.
Members: Amy Carr, Akshay Shah, Karin Mader, Salim Ladak, David Shawver
Finance & Facilities
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.
Members: Akshay Shah (convenor), Harish Bhatt, Noldi Stals, Seyi Onabanjo, Steef van den Berg, Pragnesh Udeshi
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.
Members : Noldi Stals (convenor), Seyi Onabanjo , Beverly Brar, Steef van den Berg, Salim Ladak
Policy
This committee regularly reviews board policy and ensures that it is up to date and according to the actual needs of IST
Members: Salim Ladak (convenor), Noldi Stals, Nina Pendaeli Eshun
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 working groups and subject advocates are:
Personnel : Harish Bhatt, Akshay Shah, Karin Mader
This working group will advise management on personnel issues in order to ensure compliance with local regulations and to improve operational efficiency.
Facilities
This working group monitors the maintenance and (re)development of school infrastructure and facilities.. Members: Seyi Onabanjo (convenor), Noldi Stals, Pauline Bharmal*
Land Dispute : Steef van den Berg, Nina Pendaeli Eshun, Amy Carr
Strategy Advocate: Akshay Shah
Communications Advocate: Karin Mader
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*non board members with relevant skills may be asked to join committees or working groups.
IST: Facts and Figures 2009
Click Here to download the pdf version (2MB)
Approved IST Strategic Plan 2008-2011
2. Master Site Plan (3MB)
Letters To Parents on the Land Dispute
Statement on Incident on IST Land, 9 March 2009
Land Dispute Impacts Redevelopment, 18 December 2008
Update on Land Dispute, 4 September 2008
Board Open Forum
Board Open Forum Presentation ( 3 MB )
Board Agendas and Minutes
Hard copies of earlier Board minutes are available in the libraries at both campuses.
Annual Report
Annual Report 2008/09
The Board Policy Manual
