Cranbrook Educational Community – Director of Schools – Position Statement 4
COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE
The central governing body of Cranbrook Educational Community is the Board of Trustees , which has chief legal and fiduciary responsibility for the entire Community , including the Schools . The Trustees serve renewable three-year terms and include At-Large members as well as members representing the Schools , the Institute of Science , and the Academy of Art . The President of the Community reports to the Board and has responsibility for oversight and management of all aspects of Cranbrook . The President ’ s direct reports include the Directors of Schools , Institute of Science , Academy of Art and Art Museum , along with the Community ’ s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Advancement Officer . The Director of each Program Area is the Chief Program and Academic Officer for that area . Although an organization chart may suggest parity in reports , there is no question that the relationship between the President and the Director of Schools is the key relationship within Cranbrook Educational Community .
At the Schools ’ level , a Board of Governors provides advice and counsel to the Director , and its Chair represents the Schools on the Board of Trustees , with other members also serving as positional Trustees . There are currently 38 members of the Board of Governors including current and past parents , alumni , grandparents , and representatives from parent organizations . The Board of Governors meets four times per year as a full body and seven standing committees meet throughout the year ( Alumni Relations , Development , Educational & Residential Life , Finance , Governance , Marketing and an Executive Committee ).