Board of Directors
The Associated Hebrew Schools Board of Directors is comprised of 20 committed volunteers who are dedicated to upholding Associated’s mission, values and vision and are responsible for overseeing the strategic leadership and effective stewardship of the School. Our dedicated Board is made up of current parent, past parents, alumni and community members who commit their time and resources towards the overall advancement and best interest of the School.
Executive Members
President: Elliot Marer (email)
Past-President: Jono Halpern
Vice-President: Hanan Goldfarb
Vice-president: Brenda Weitzner
Treasurer: Yonah Krakowsky
Secretary: Mark Siboni
Member-at-Large: Effie Wolle
Board Members
Board Committees
Board Of Governors
The Associated Hebrew Schools Board of Governors is comprised of long-standing volunteers and professionals who have made significant contributions to AHS. Many are former Board Members, Committee Members, or staff who have provided and continue to provide extraordinary leadership at AHS. They make valuable contributions to the school community by participating in fundraising activities, committee work, and annual meetings. AHS benefits greatly from their collective knowledge, dedication, and passion. The members of the Board of Governors act in a consultative role, and serve as ambassadors of AHS. We are grateful to this group of leaders who support the mission and vision of Associated.
Past Board Presidents are denoted with an asterisk (*).
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Bylaws
By-law No. 4: The General By-law of Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto (passed 27 October 2020 | 9 Cheshvan 5781)
Nominations Process
AHS Board of Directors Nomination Process
This process allows for both the volunteer and Board to evaluate the goodness of fit before making a commitment to a three-year Board member term.
- There are 15-18 elected positions on the Board, and 2 appointed positions – AHS PA President and Chair of the Past President’s Council.
- The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is made up of the President, Past-President, 2 Vice-Presidents, Chair of the Committee on Directors, Secretary, and Treasurer. A person may hold more than one position on the executive.
- A call for Nomination to the Board will be circulated to current committee members in January. Nominations will be reviewed by the Nominations sub-committee of the Committee of Directors in February and a slate of candidates for Nominations will be finalized in March.
- The slate of candidates being nominated to the Board will be shared with our membership in April for the election to be held at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June.
- If elected, a term begins immediately following the AGM, and lasts three years.
- Directors may be re-elected for one additional consecutive three-year term.
Roles and Responsibilities
AHS Board of Directors Roles & Responsibilities
- There are approximately eight scheduled board meetings per year (July to June). Special board meetings may also be scheduled as needed.
- Directors are expected to attend a minimum of 2/3 of the meetings per year; missing three consecutive meetings can be grounds for removal from the Board.
- In addition, Directors are expected to participate on at least one of the following Board sub-committees: Committee on Directors, Development, Finance, Head Support and Evaluation, AHS PA, or Tuition Assistance.
- Prior to the Board’s first meeting following the AGM, a mandatory education session will be held for all new Directors to provide an overview of the School’s structure, background information, priorities, strategic plan, financial position and budget.
- Attend meetings prepared to discuss the issues and business identified on the agenda and any materials circulated prior to the meeting.
- Remain objective during meetings and act in the best interest of the School.
- Support all actions taken and decisions made by the Board, and be an ambassador for such decisions.
- Understand the School’s financial position and its budget well enough to assess the financial impact of the Board’s decisions.
- Sign a confidentiality agreement and respect the confidentiality of all matters discussed by the Board at all times.
- Promote the School and participate in its fundraising activities which may include, but are not limited to: attending and/or helping to organize fundraising events, soliciting donations, or making ‘thank you’ calls.
- Make an annual financial contribution to the School at a level that is personally meaningful.
- Make an annual financial contribution to the UJA Federation campaign at a level that is personally meaningful
- Provide a vulnerable sector screening report from a local Police force which must be updated every 5 years as required by government regulations (we will help facilitate this).
