Members of the Durham Academy's Board of Trustees serve as stewards of the school who hold in trust its mission and reputation. As such, trustees accept the obligation to not only preserve, but to advance the institution. Their work begins with the fiduciary expectations of duty (due diligence on financials), care (executing decisions by prudent standards) and obedience (to laws and bylaws). Beyond these duties, trustees focus on policies and strategies that are future-focused, working in partnership with the head of school, who oversees daily operations. The board utilizes its committees to study and assess the needs, activities and performance of the school and to make recommendations when planning, developing and establishing policy.
The Board of Trustees represents a wide range of professions, with members offering expertise in areas including strategic planning, diversity and inclusion, marketing, finance, fundraising, physical and mental health, education and community relations. The board has been intentional in seeking broad representation including gender, race, age and geography. Trustees bring with them a variety of perspectives — as current and former Durham Academy parents, alumni and members of the broader Triangle community.
