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Board of Trustees

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Thetford Academy, an independent school with a public mission, is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

The Thetford Academy Board of Trustees consists of no more than 21 members, including an Alumni Representative nominated by the Thetford Academy Alumni Association, and three Town Representatives from our partnership towns of Thetford, VT, and Lyme, NH.

Current Board Members

Gio Bosco, President
Donna Steinberg, Vice President
Ann Bumpus, Member
Melody Burkins, Member
Shannon Darrah, Thetford Representative
Marisa Donovan, Member
Karl Furstenberg, Lyme Representative
Dana Grossman, Member
Robin Junker-Boyce, Member
Harry Kinne, Member
Lindsey Klecan, Member
Mary Dan Pomeroy, Alumni Representative
John Ziegler, Member

The Board of Trustees is a self-electing board, with most trustees serving one or more four-year terms. The Town Representatives (nominated by the partner towns) are elected for one year terms.

Board members are expected to:

  • Have a strong interest in the welfare of Thetford Academy and become informed about its mission, policies, organizational structure, services, and finances.
  • Support the mission and policies of Thetford Academy in interactions with the public and the members, and contribute to the best of their abilities financially and through their expertise, time, and services.
  • Attend Board of Trustee meetings.
  • Serve on at least one Trustee Committee and develop in-depth knowledge of the areas of responsibility of that committee.

Governance-Related Documents

Thetford Academy Board Policies
Thetford Academy Charter
2019-2024 Strategic Plan

Questions for the Thetford Academy Board of Trustees can be directed to Board President, Gio Bosco, or Vice President, Donna Steinberg.

Meeting Minutes

May-13-21
Apr-8-21
Mar-11-21
Feb-11-21
Jan-7-21
Dec-10-20
Nov-12-20
Oct-8-20
Sep-10-2020
Aug-24-2020
Aug-13-2020
June-4-2020
May-14-2020
Apr-9-2020
Mar-12-2020
Feb-11-2020
Jan-9-2020
Dec-12-2019
Nov-14-2019
Oct-17-2019
Sep-12-2019
Jul-11-2019
Jun-06-2019
May-09-2019
Apr-11-2019
Mar-14-2019
Feb-26-2019
Jan-29-2019
Jan-10-2019
Dec-13-2018
Nov-4-2018
Oct-11-2018
Sep-13-2018
Jul-12-2018

our VALUES

Excellence

We set high expectations. we challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential.

Commitment

We value initiative, courage and dedication. We take personal responsibility for the goals we set and work hard to achieve them.

Cooperation

We work and learn together. We see teachers as coaches, students as team members, families as partners, and learning as practice and action.

Caring

We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and the larger community.

Diversity

We respect differences among people. We welcome the contribution of carried perspectives to a rich and flexible school culture.