Board of Trustees & Administrators

As a Parish school, the ultimate responsibility for St. Matthew’s Parish School resides with the Rector, Wardens and Vestry of the Parish of St. Matthew.  In order to ensure the orderly operation of the school, the Vestry established a Board of Trustees, whose twelve to eighteen appointed members serve three-year terms, renewable, with four new members seated annually.  The full board meets six times per year and is responsible for the school’s finances and formation of policies by which the school will be operated.  The board works closely with the Head of School and accomplishes much of its work through its standing committees and various task forces.  The standing committees include Finance, Facilities, Development, Executive and Committee on Trustees.

                                                              Board of Trustees for 2010-11

	The Head of School is the chief administrative officer of the school, appoi nted by the Board of Trustees and the Rector.  The Head is responsible to the Board for the development of the entire acade mic program and for direction of all activities and operations necessary to the professional work of teachers, supervision of students, maintenance of educational and behavioral standards, formulation and review of curriculum, and managing and planning the school’s operating budget and any major facilities improvements. Les W. Frost has served as the Head of St. Matthew’s Parish School since 1984.
	The two Principals work under the direction of and report directly to the Head of School.  One Principal oversees the curriculum, instructional practices, student counseling, operations and admission for the Preschool through Fourth Grade, the other for the Middle School (Grades 5–8).  Both Principals confer regularly with the Head regarding faculty, staff, students, curriculum, parents, budget, and policy matters. Jane Young is Principal for Grades PS-4
	The Principals meet and communicate regularly in order to insure the coordination of programs, policies  and operations throughout the entire school. In addition to responsibilities specific to respective program   levels, each Principal performs overarching or school-wide roles in support of the School’s routine operations. Patrick Brown is Principal for Grades 5-8.
	Working with the Head of School and the Board, the Director of Finance plans and manages the school’s budgets, oversees the school’s various insurance plans and coordinates all employee benefit programs.  David Weil serves as the Director of Finance.
	Under the direction of the Head of School, the Director of Admission implements the school’s admission policies by overseeing the interviewing and evaluation of prospective students for grades PS – 8.  Furthermore, the Director monitors the entire admission process, from inquiry and admission, to the integration of new students into the school. Lee Quiring has served as Director of Admissions of St. Matthew’s Parish School since 1985.
	The Director of Development and Alumni Affairs coordinates and oversees the fundraising and public relations activities of the school, including annual giving, alumni communications and special events. Janet McKillop is the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs.
	The School Psychologist works as a consultant who assists in the identification of children with special needs in close association with the principals, and helps recommend a course of action for such children.  The counselor provides, individually and through in-service programs, assistance to teachers and families in identifying and working with students with learning or behavioral difficulties. Dr. Maya Kelly is the School Psychologist.
	The School Minister is responsible for developing and implementing programs within the school, which focus on the spiritual growth of the children of St. Matthew’s.  Responsibilities include overseeing the liturgical life of the school through weekly chapel services, providing pastoral care to students and families, teaching courses in religious education, and coordinating the School’s community service program. The Reverend Kristen Barberia is the School’s minister.