2007 - 2008

Carr Trovillion
President

Todd Schnuck '77
1st Vice President

Andrea LaBarge '70
2nd Vice President

Eve Riley
Secretary

Steve Finerty
Treasurer

Don Bassman
Peter Edison '73
Sue Engelhardt
Scott Harris '70
Gianna Jacobson
Roz Johnson
Jim Koman '82
Michele Lowe
Steve Lowy '64
Steve Maritz '76
Pam Marshall
John Meyer '76
Polly O'Brien
John O'Connell
Steve O'Hara
Jerrie Plegge
Ben Rassieur '72
Mary Stillman
Hardy Washington
Randy Woods

Kris Brill Asaro
ex officio

Tim Philpott '83
ex officio

 

 

 


2007-2008 Board of Trustees


Burroughs is governed by a board of trustees which manages the school’s finances and facilities, oversees the policies and general direction of the school, and identifies areas for consideration and possible action.  The Board consists of at least 18 current parents and at least three alumni.  The presidents of the Parents Council and Alumni Association automatically serve as ex officio members.  The John Burroughs Association, consisting of all current parents, elects members of the Board at its spring annual meeting.  

Trustees meet as a whole eight times a year. During those meetings the trustees are briefed on the status of key school issues – from the school budget to the admissions outlook to the status of college applications. They are kept abreast of student and faculty developments, achievements and concerns. Faculty presentations drawing from all aspects of school life are a common agenda item.

The Board uses a committee structure. Subject to full Board approval, the Board president and head of school assign all trustees to a minimum of two committees and propose an agenda for each committee. Some committees invite non-board members, including faculty, to serve. Current committees are Building and Grounds, Development, Diversity, Education, Executive, Finance, Investment, Nominating, Public Relations, Tuition Aid and Values.

One of the distinguishing strengths of Burroughs is that a vast majority of the trustees have children enrolled in the school. Through day-to-day contact with their children and their children’s friends and regular exchanges with faculty members, the trustees have an excellent means for hearing the concerns of the students and faculty, which help guide their deliberations and actions on behalf of the school.

 

    A message from the Board president:

Though I grew up in a neighborhood about a mile away from John Burroughs School , I had no idea of the school’s wonderful educational opportunities until I was fortunate enough to have my three children attend.  Burroughs is a unique and special place, and for more than 80 years it has provided its students a well-rounded college preparatory experience.

Burroughs offers not only an outstanding academic experience but also a top-notch sports program, with opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of athletic endeavors.  Our fine arts and performing arts stand out, and the opportunities for community service are frequent and varied.    The intangibles – friendships, sense of community, and lasting memories – make JBS more than a place to be educated.  It is a wonderful place to grow and grow up.  

The faculty provides the backbone of the school.  Their accomplishments and capabilities are impressive, but more importantly they show a tremendous dedication to their students.  A strong administration and involved alumni and parents support them.  This  team, working together, can be credited with the outstanding liberal arts education Burroughs students receive.

If you are considering Burroughs as the next step in education, I encourage you to explore this web site.   But don’t stop here – visit the school.  Sit in on some classes; catch a game; attend a concert or a play.   While you are here, notice the artwork displayed around the school and observe the interaction of the students and faculty in the halls.  You will see that the school’s environment is stimulating and encourages the mental, physical and social development of a talented group of young people.

If you are an alumnus, please explore this site, and see how Burroughs has changed over the years.    I think you will be proud of the progress and excited by the future.

John Burroughs is always striving to improve.    Recent physical improvements are tangible, including new artificial turf field hockey and football fields, a new track and an enlarged dining room.  Additional campus improvements are planned.   More difficult to measure, but more important, is the culture of continually striving to enhance and improve the educational experience of our students.

Thanks for checking out our web site!

 

Carr Trovillion