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Dear Gardner School Community,
Last week’s Board of Trustees meeting spanned a range of topics, beginning with gratitude. We had an opportunity to consider what we’re grateful for, both in our lives, and as part of this school community. Among many topics, we expressed gratitude for Gardner School staff and the amazing learning that is happening for our students. We can’t begin to express how grateful we are that students are learning and growing through a dynamic academic experience here at the Gardner School. Music Night was just one of many examples of how Gardner School students are thriving.
Speaking of gratitude, Giving Tuesday is a little over a week away, and 100% of the Board of Trustees has pledged their donations. We hope you will join us in giving to the Gardner School.
Head of School, Emily Davis, shared a monthly Covid update, and with vaccines available to children 5 and older, Emily and her team have heard from families and students that many are choosing to get their children vaccinated and are celebrating this additional layer of protection for our community.
We also learned that the proposed DSHS facility is stalled in moving forward with its plans and was denied a conditional use permit because of stormwater concerns. We will continue to keep you apprised of this situation as it unfolds.
We are also in the midst of our financial audit; this process is a crucial next step as we apply for candidacy with NWAIS. Director of Business Operations, Sheila Hughes, and Emily Davis are working closely with our auditor, and the process will be complete in early 2022.
Speaking of accreditation, in last week’s meeting, we explored the NWAIS rubric to assess our progress as a Board. We marveled at how far our Board has come over the years, and we are excited to continue strengthening our work to best support the Gardner School.
One way we’re working to strengthen the Gardner School is throughout committees. Our Governance, Finance, Facilities, Development, and DEI committees, and our PTO, are excellent places to get involved and learn more about how we can create the conditions for all students to thrive. If you are interested in learning more about our committees, and you are considering additional ways to give at the Gardner School, email Head of School, Emily Davis (edavis@gardnerschool.org) and Board Chair, Lori Cohen (boardchair@gardnerschool.org).
In the meantime, we hope the upcoming holiday brings you rest and joy. We are grateful you are part of this community.
Thank you,
Lori Cohen, Board Chair
Anamaria Bambaren Call, Vice Chair
Paula Savage, Secretary
Aaron Christian, Treasurer
Kevin Fischer, Trustee
Denise Case, Trustee
Saumya Kumar, Trustee
Brynnen Guthrie, Trustee
Juna Kim McDaid, Trustee
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