About
Board of Trustees
Statement of the Board
We are grateful to the many BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) members of the community who have recently spoken your truth. You have made us all proud by allowing your vulnerability to be your strength. Please know that we hear you, believe you and are committed to doing the work that needs to be done. Crossroads must and can do better.
Our country is deep within a national dialogue representing a pivotal moment in our collective consciousness of social and racial justice. Crossroads must be at the forefront of this conversation. As an educational institution, Crossroads exists within a fluid state of critique, reflection, critical dialogue, exploration and a willingness to adapt and change.
Crossroads School was founded on the belief that a student population of social, economic and racial diversity would create an unparalleled educational experience. As the governing body of the School, we are exceptionally proud of the Crossroads faculty, staff, students and families for working to advance these founding principles in an increasingly complex and challenging world.
The Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its duty to safeguard the mission of the School, as stated in our Statement of Philosophy. The diversity of the Crossroads community is essential to its success, and the Board pledges to wholeheartedly support the work of the School on issues of racial equity and justice. Together, and in support of the Crossroads administration, faculty and students, we will hold firm to our values to think critically, express ourselves openly and commit ourselves to using principles of community, justice and activism to ensure that the School responds to the needs of all our constituents.
Our country is deep within a national dialogue representing a pivotal moment in our collective consciousness of social and racial justice. Crossroads must be at the forefront of this conversation. As an educational institution, Crossroads exists within a fluid state of critique, reflection, critical dialogue, exploration and a willingness to adapt and change.
Crossroads School was founded on the belief that a student population of social, economic and racial diversity would create an unparalleled educational experience. As the governing body of the School, we are exceptionally proud of the Crossroads faculty, staff, students and families for working to advance these founding principles in an increasingly complex and challenging world.
The Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its duty to safeguard the mission of the School, as stated in our Statement of Philosophy. The diversity of the Crossroads community is essential to its success, and the Board pledges to wholeheartedly support the work of the School on issues of racial equity and justice. Together, and in support of the Crossroads administration, faculty and students, we will hold firm to our values to think critically, express ourselves openly and commit ourselves to using principles of community, justice and activism to ensure that the School responds to the needs of all our constituents.
Board of Trustees
Role & Responsibility
Crossroads is truly fortunate to have such a committed and thoughtful Board of Trustees. Thanks to the continued dedication and leadership of the Board, the School is well-positioned for continued success as we launch an ambitious new strategic plan and approach our 50-year anniversary. We’d like to take this opportunity to explain the role of the Board and the deep and lasting impact our Trustees continue to make on our School.
List of 4 frequently asked questions.
2020-21
Board Members
Officers
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Nada Kirkpatrick
Chair -
Marisol León ’03
Executive Vice Chair -
Nat Trives
Executive Vice Chair -
Jeff Worthe
Executive Vice Chair -
Bruce Stern
Secretary -
Bob Davenport
Treasurer
Members
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Andy Baum
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Trevor Bezdek ’95
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Juan Carrillo
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Christopher Chee
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Ann Colburn
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Linda Daly
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Emilio Diez Barroso
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Bob Friedman
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Sarah Harden
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Nicole Hoegl
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Martin Jacobs
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Deborah Kanter
(On Leave) -
Jeff Lipp
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Marc Millman
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Lois Reinis
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Tracy Seretean
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Erin Simon ’95
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Erik Wright
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Lanhee Yung
Emeriti
List of 2 items.
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Paul Cummins
School Co-Founder -
Peter Norton
In Memoriam
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Charles Boxenbaum
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Mel Edelstein
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Shirley Garber
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Allen Mink
Board Breakdown
| Men | 14 | 56% |
| Women | 11 | 44% |
| Non-White | 10 | 40% |
| Alumni | 3 | 12% |
| Current Parents | 16 | 64% |
| Parents of Alumni* | 6 | 24% |
| Grandparents | 2 | 8% |
*not also current parents
Board-Related
Committees
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Board Committees
Audit Committee
Development Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Governance Committee
Head of School Evaluation Committee
Head of School Compensation Committee
Investment Committee Revenue Committee
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Committees with Board Liasons
403(b) Investment Committee
Grandparent Development Committee
Risk Management Committee
Radical Inclusion for Social Equity (RISE)
