Chinese School of San Marino
Board roles and responsibilities
Seven directors. Clear responsibilities. Shared support for the school. A proposed division of work for board discussion.
Seven board roles
Chair
Set board priorities, lead meetings, and guide school strategy. Serve as the main contact for the principal. Track board decisions and results.
Vice Chair — Operations and Planning
Support and cover for the chair. Lead annual planning, coordinate projects across directors, and help resolve facilities and scheduling issues.
Secretary — Governance and Records
Prepare agendas with the chair, record minutes and decisions, and maintain board records. Track action items and deadlines. Coordinate board elections and policy reviews.
Treasurer — Finance
Lead the budget, review income and spending, and report finances to the board. Coordinate bookkeeping and tax preparation. Recommend tuition and financial aid budgets.
Chinese Program Director
Work with the principal and teachers on curriculum, class levels, learning goals, and teacher development. Review enrollment and parent feedback for Chinese programs.
STEM Program Director
Plan STEM offerings and recruit instructors with school staff. Review course quality and equipment needs. Manage the program budget and partnerships.
Community and Development Director
Lead parent engagement, volunteer recruitment, school promotion, fundraising, and community partnerships. Coordinate events that support enrollment and school life.
How the board and school staff work together
The board sets priorities, approves resources, and supports staff. The principal or school administrator normally handles daily schedules, staff supervision, student matters, and parent concerns.
If a director also performs daily work, define that role, its authority, and its reporting arrangements separately.
Make volunteer service manageable
Give each director two or three annual goals and a clear budget where needed. Share a short progress update and next actions at each board meeting.
Assign committees or event volunteers to help with delivery so directors can coordinate and oversee the work without doing everything themselves.