Dear School Community,
The German Heritage Language School (GHLS) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would be interested in joining the Board of Directors or a Sub-Committee of our school.
The Board takes on leadership responsibilities for the GHLS and we are therefore looking for interested, motivated, team-oriented people with experience and / or knowledge in the following areas:
Legal compliance, Finances, Human Resources, Management;
Operational oversight and strategic planning;
Event planning and marketing / communication skills; and
Community engagement.
Roles and responsibilities of Board members include (but are not limited to the following):
Assistance with planning special events (i.e. Laternenfest etc.);
Develop and review curriculum and policies for the school;
Provide guidance and oversight to school programs and operations;
Oversee effective financial management, assist with IT and marketing needs; and
Attend Board meetings, chair and attend select sub-committee meetings.
In addition to the Board of Directors, there are sub-committees that also require volunteers with expertise in the areas of event planning, financial management, governance, human resources, and curriculum development. Our sub-committees are: Engagement Committee, Governance & HR Committee, Curriculum Committee and Finance Committee.
If you are interested in being considered for a position on the GHLS Board of Directors or a sub-committee, please let Arne (chair@germanschool.ca) or Corinna (corinna.niekamp@germanschool.ca) know by April 15, 2025, and a member of the Board will be in touch with you to discuss.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Arne & Corinna