As a not-for-profit corporation, The Denver Waldorf School Association has a Board of Trustees that is legally responsible for the finances of the school. The Board of Trustees, made up of teachers, parents, and community members, is responsible for the long-term direction of the business affairs of the school, ensuring proper legal counsel and insurance, approving the annual operating budget and tuition levels, including tuition assistance, long-range and strategic planning, and the purchase and maintenance of school property. The Board affirms hiring and/or firing of salaried faculty and staff upon recommendation of the College.
The Board of Trustees can have up to eighteen members, six of whom may be parents of children enrolled in the school and who are approved by the membership of The Denver Waldorf School Association. Three members represent the College of Teachers and up to six members are selected by the Board of Trustees from the membership of the association or from the community at large. There are five ex officio members; the Business Affairs Director, the Administrative Director, the Enrollment Director, the Development Director, and the High School Student Services Director, plus a recording secretary. Board terms are three years and are renewable. The Board meets monthly and as needed to conduct its business, meeting at least once a year with the College. Questions or concerns relating to Board work may be addressed to the Co-Chairs directly or through the Leadership Team.
Current Board Members
Community Trustees
Jonathan Ahalt – jdahalt@gmail.com
Diana Anderson – dianazanderson@yahoo.com
Lauren Choate – lauren.choate@aol.com
Carolyn Francis – carolyn@carolynf.com
Co-Chair
Tyler Lewark – tlewark@coentspecialists.com
Steffen Mehnert – smehnert@betterburn.com
John Menninger – jmenninger@pol.net
David Oppenheim – david.b.oppenheim@gmail.com
Daniel Opyd – dopyd@datanet.com
Co-Chair
Scott Pearson – smpearson@gmail.com
Ron Pierce – ronpierce123@aol.com
John Roberts – jroberts@denveria.com
Ed Spotts – ed.spotts@gambrobct.com
College Trustees
Jessie Cartwright – jraewhipple@yahoo.com
Darlene Gaillot – d.gaillot@comcast.net
Todd Matuszewicz – toddmatusz@yahoo.com
Administrative Trustee
Judy Lucas – admin@denverwaldorf.org
Administrative Director
Ex-Officio Members
Nancy Taylor – enroll@denverwaldorf.org
Enrollment Director
Kristi Frahm – develop@denverwaldorf.org
Development Director
Lori Pucelik – business@denverwaldorf.org
Business Affairs Director
As a not-for-profit corporation, The Denver Waldorf School Association has a Board of Trustees that is legally responsible for the finances of the school. The Board of Trustees, made up of teachers, parents, and community members, is responsible for the long-term direction of the business affairs of the school, ensuring proper legal counsel and insurance, approving the annual operating budget and tuition levels, including tuition assistance, long-range and strategic planning, and the purchase and maintenance of school property.
Board terms are three years and are renewable. The Board meets monthly and as needed to conduct its business, meeting at least once a year with the College. Questions or concerns relating to Board work may be addressed to the Co-Chairs directly or through the Leadership Team.
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Board of Trustees
As a not-for-profit corporation, The Denver Waldorf School Association has a Board of Trustees that is legally responsible for the finances of the school. The Board of Trustees, made up of teachers, parents, and community members, is responsible for the long-term direction of the business affairs of the school, ensuring proper legal counsel and insurance, approving the annual operating budget and tuition levels, including tuition assistance, long-range and strategic planning, and the purchase and maintenance of school property.
Board terms are three years and are renewable. The Board meets monthly and as needed to conduct its business, meeting at least once a year with the College. Questions or concerns relating to Board work may be addressed to the Co-Chairs directly or through the Leadership Team.
Current Board Members
Community Trustees
Jonathan Ahalt – jdahalt@gmail.com
Chris Chen – cchen@hclengineering.com
Krista Douglass – kristadouglass@msn.com
Charlene Hunter – hunter.charlene@gmail.com
Co-Chair
Melissa Kendrick – mkenrick@aol.com
Tyler Lewark – tyler33@me.com
David Oppenheim – david.b.oppenheim@gmail.com
Daniel Opyd – dopyd@datanet.com
Scott Pearson – smpearson@gmail.com
Ron Pierce – ronpierce123@aol.com
Jeff Price – jpprice@priceassociates.net
John Roberts - jroberts@denvest.com
Co-Chair
Ed Spotts – ed.spotts@gmail.com
College Trustees
Tom Clark – thomasclark525@comcast.net
Darlene Gaillot – darlenegaillot@denverwaldorf.org
Todd Matuszewicz – toddmatusz@yahoo.com
Administrative Trustee
Judy Lucas – admin@denverwaldorf.org
Administrative Director
Ex-Officio Members
Lori Pucelik - business@denverwaldorf.org
Business Affairs Director
Marcie Rhysling – maketing@denverwaldorf.org
Marketing & Communications Director
Christa Gustafson – dws@denverwaldorf.org
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