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The school provides an essential opportunity for children from underserved backgrounds. It is important to see excellence valued at Harlem Academy the way we value it throughout our company.
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Committee Structure
Committee on Trustees
The committee on trustees analyzes the current composition of the board and works with the chairman to establish clear membership criteria and priorities. Based on those priorities, the committee coordinates board recruitment, vetting, nomination, and mentoring of new trustees. The committee also works with the board chairman to review the board handbook, by-laws, and annual board surveys for recommendations that help the school move forward. Current committee members include:
- Tom Reycraft (Chair, Trustee); Founder & CEO, Benchmark Education Company, LLC
- Vinny Dotoli (Staff); Head of School, Harlem Academy
- Mary Ganzenmuller (Trustee); Philanthropist
Communications Committee
The communications committee works in close partnership with the development director, the communications director, and the head of school to create and implement marketing and fundraising strategy to maximize near- and long-term support for the school. Current members include:
- Mary Ganzenmuller (Chair, Trustee); Philanthropist
- Jay Bargmann (Chair, Trustee); Senior Vice President, Rafael Viñoly Architects PC
- Britta Blodgett (Staff); Communications Director, Harlem Academy
- Vinny Dotoli (Staff); Head of School, Harlem Academy
- Petal Hwang (Parent); JD Candidate, New York Law, Expected 2013
- Stan Orser (Staff); Development Director, Harlem Academy
- Tom Reycraft (Trustee); Founder & CEO, Benchmark Education Company, LLC
- Sarah J. Wetenhall (Supporter); Marketing Consultant
Education Committee
The education committee is charged with developing policy recommendations for the board and advising the head of school on program-related issues on the broadest level. This committee also participates in evaluation and accreditation procedures and promotes understanding of major educational issues addressed by and facing the school. Current members include:
- Pam Clarke (Chair, Trustee); Head of School, Trevor Day School
- Vincent Dotoli (Staff); Head of School, Harlem Academy
- Ted Fish (Supporter); Educational Consultant
- Edmund W. Gordon (Supporter); Director, Institute for Urban and Minority Education, Teachers College, Columbia University.
- Pearl Kane (Supporter); Director, Klingenstein Program, Department of Organization and Leadership Teachers College, Columbia University.
- Lorraine Monroe (Supporter); Founder, Frederick Douglas Academy
- Beth Pettit (Supporter); Executive Director, St. Aloysius Education Clinic
Finance and Audit Committee
The finance and audit committee oversees fiscal policy, budget development, audit, and investments. It monitors income, expenses, and use of financial controls, and it interprets financial information for the board. Current members include:
- David Peterson (Chair, Trustee); Managing Director, Tegris Advisors
- Tony Asnes (Trustee); Head of Investor Relations, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.
- Will Cook (Trustee); Sector Head, Ziff Brothers Investments
- Vinny Dotoli (Staff); Head of School, Harlem Academy
- Leonard Smith (Staff); Finance Director, Harlem Academy
- Tim Speiss (Trustee); Partner, EisnerAmper LLP
Strategic Planning and Facilities Committee
The strategic planning and facilities committee guides board work and decisions related to the short and long-term needs of the organization. Current members include:
- David Peterson (Chair, Trustee); Managing Director, Tegris Advisors
- Jay Bargmann (Trustee); Senior Vice President, Rafael Viñoly Architects PC
- Vinny Dotoli (Staff); Head of School, Harlem Academy
- Ann MacRae (Trustee); Trustee, The Cat MacRae Fund
- John Schmidlin (Trustee); Retired CTO, JP Morgan
- Leonard Smith (Staff); Finance Director, Harlem Academy
- Alan Washington (Trustee); Master’s Candidate, NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, Expected 2012
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