Board of Trustees

Roessler-Chadwick Foundation Board of Trustees

As we celebrate Chadwick's 87th year of developing tomorrow's global citizens, the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation Board of Trustees is confident in the school's future success.

While Chadwick School was founded in 1935, the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation (RCF) was created in 1963 to ensure Chadwick School’s long-term sustainability. The RCF Board has 22 members and is comprised of individuals with leadership and expertise in diverse fields, representing a variety of experiences across industries, sectors and communities. Chadwick School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity.

FAQs

What is the role of the RCF Board of Trustees?

How large is the RCF Board and how are Trustees selected?

The RCF Board can be as large as 24 members, but no fewer than 15 members, and typically includes current parents, alumni and parents of alumni. The process to recruit new Trustees is a comprehensive multi-year one, in order to ensure that a wide variety of skillsets and diverse professional backgrounds are at all times represented. Each Trustee is an uncompensated volunteer who may be elected for a total of two consecutive three-year terms.

What are the Board Committees?

The RCF Board of Trustees delegates the management of tasks by appointing committees, including the following:
- Standing Committees
  - Chadwick International Governing Board
  - Committee on Trustees
  - Development Committee
  - Executive Committee
  - Facilities and Planning Committee
  - Finance Committee
  - Mission Fulfillment Committee
- Ad Hoc Committees (as deemed necessary to perform or discharge a special project or task)
  - Conditional Use Permit Task Force
  - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Oversight Task Force
  - Head of School Transition Committee
  - Strategic Planning Committee