The primary function of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its financial and compliance oversight responsibilities.  The Committee reviews the findings of the independently prepared annual audit and the School’s system of internal controls and ethics policies that the Administration of the School and the Board have established.

The objective of the Finance Committee is to support the mission and strategic objectives of the School by ensuring its operations are conducted in a fiscally prudent and responsible fashion. The Finance Committee helps manage the School’s operating budget and assesses short-term and long-term capital requirements.

The objective of the Investment Subcommittee is to responsibly manage the Gillispie School Endowment for Excellence in Teaching and other assets of the School. The Investment Committee establishes and ensures adherence to a well-defined investment policy as well as investment return targets through the management of third-party investment advisers.

The Governance Committee oversees all matters related to the by-laws and governing policies and articulates in writing trustee requirements and expectations. In addition to recommending a slate of officers for Board approval, the Committee assembles a prioritized list of trustee candidates whose skills and efforts will advance the mission of the School. Finally, the Committee is responsible for overseeing the annual Board and Head of School evaluations.

Working in conjunction with the Director of Advancement and Community Relations, the Committee supports the development initiatives of the School and helps educate Gillispie families on the importance of regular philanthropic giving. It also investigates, with the Finance Committee, alternative sources of revenue, and with the Communications Committee, organizes events that are in keeping with the School’s mission.

The Community Relations Committee works to develop and strengthen relationships among three main groups: families new to Gillispie, current families, and Gillispie alumni. The Committee cultivates bonds with other groups (e.g., grandparents and community members) with the goal of forming genuine relationships, providing opportunities for people to become involved at Gillispie and in the larger community, and creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.