The TBA Governing Board is the policy-making body for TBA within the context of the Education Reform Act of 1993, Boston Public School regulations, Pilot School enabling language contained in Boston Teachers Union contracts with BPS, and its own by-laws.  The Board's most important function is to annually work with the Headmaster to set his/her goals and then (in collaboration with the appropriate Boston Public School Deputy Superintendent) evaluate performance towards those goals.  When necessary, the Board directs the selection process for a new Headmaster (subject to BPS approval and hiring).  In addition, the Board helps with fundraising and external relationships.  Board members also annually review and approve the school's budget and  the school's mission statement and strategic plans such as the School Improvement Plan, School Quality Review, accreditation material, etc.

Meeting Schedule

All Governing Board meetings are open to the public, although the Board may move into executive session to discuss personnel, grievances, or other issues requiring privacy protections.  The current 2006-2007 meeting schedule, which may be changed as the year progresses, includes the following dates.  All meetings are held at TBA from 5 PM to 6:30 PM.

• Oct. 4, 2006 (Tuesday)

• Nov. 9, 2006 (Thursday)

• Dec. 19, 2006 (Tuesday) -- joint meeting with the TBA Advisory Council

• Feb. 13 (Tuesday)

• April 5 (Thursday)

• May 22 (Tuesday) -- joint meeting with the TBA Advisory Council

• June 19 (Tuesday)

After each Board session, meeting "Notes" are written and emailed to Board members, Advisory Council members, the TBA staff, as well as posted on this website.