Board of Trustees

Da Vinci Academy is an independent school and a non-profit 501c(3) organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.  Decision-making at the highest level resides with the Board.  The Board focuses particularly on long-term planning, managing the school's financial health, and evaluating the head of school.

The Da Vinci Academy Board of Trustees meets monthly during the school year and periodically over the summer.  Board committees, whose membership includes non-trustees, meet on a regular basis.  Board membership is balanced between current and alumni parents, community members from outside Da Vinci, and a faculty representative.  New trustees are usually researched, nominated, and voted upon for membership based on the Board's need for particular expertise such as education, legal, financial, marketing, technology, and development.

2012-13 Board of Trustees

  • Jeff Martin, President
  • Robert Heise, Vice President
  • Richard MacDonald, Treasurer
  • Cheryl Terdina, Secretary
  • Deb Butcher, Founding Past President 
  • Georganne Brown
  • Rebecca List
  • Dan Marshall
  • Nancy Sohn
  • Arlene Westbrook

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has published a guide to board principles and responsibilities.  Please click here to view this document to learn more about the board's role in an independent school.