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 | Cheryl Crosthwaite |
| Chair | Vice Chair | Treasurer | Secretary |
Members:
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| Pragnesh Udeshi | |||
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Ex Officio Member
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| David Shawver |
Teacher Representatives:
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| Jarrod Dale |
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, Cheryl Crosthwaite, 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), Noldi Stals, Pragnesh Udeshi
Board Development
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 , Akshay Shah
Governance Standard, Policy &Risk
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), Amy Carr
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:
Building MSRP
This working group monitors the maintenance and (re)development of school infrastructure and facilities.. Members: Seyi Onabanjo (convenor), Pragensh Udeshi.
Strategy Advocate: Akshay Shah
Communications Advocate: Karin Mader
Human Resources : Cheryl Crosthwaite
Academic Excellence : Harish Bhatt (Convenor), Amy Carr
IT : Harish Bhatt
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*non board members with relevant skills may be asked to join committees or working groups.
Approved IST Strategic Plan 2008-2011
2. Master Site Plan (3MB)
Board Agendas and Minutes
Hard copies of earlier Board minutes are available in the libraries at both campuses.
Annual Report
Annual Report 2009/10
The Board Policy Manual
