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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand how governance works in for-profit and religious schools, where responsibility for running the institution is clearly defined. But in non-profit schools, the structure is more puzzling. Parents contribute a large share of the budget through tuition—often 70 to 80 percent—while board members typically donate more individually but collectively cover only about 1 to 2 percent of the budget. Yet, they seem to wield a disproportionate influence over school decisions, despite not owning any shares or having a financial stake in the institution.

I understand that the board handles administrative matters such as hiring or dismissing the Head of School, but it sometimes also decides on major issues like campus expansions or the use of endowment funds—choices that may benefit some parts of the community but not all. Shouldn’t the board act with more humility and consult the broader community before making such decisions, perhaps even through voting?

In my view, most non-profit schools should operate more like cooperatives, given that parents collectively fund them and board members do not hold any ownership. What do you think? Do you believe the board uses its decision-making power fairly?[/quote]

Most parents don't have time, skill or inclination for that.  If you don't like how the board is running things, change schools. [/quote]

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