Each of the three Governing Bodies has committees that carry specific responsibilities within the school. These committees are standing committees, and are accountable to The College of Teachers and The Board of Trustees. These committees include representatives from the parent body, from The College of Teachers, and from The Board of Trustees. Each is staffed by a member of Administration.

The Board Development Committee identifies the skill sets needed, selects candidates to meet these needs and to fill the offices of The Denver Waldorf School Association, and oversees the annual approval of parent trustees to The Board of Trustees. This committee is staffed by the Administrative Director and the Development Director.

The Building and Grounds Committee makes recommendations to The College of Teachers and The Board of Trustees regarding the purchase and improvement of property, and maintains all school property, considering code and safety requirements. This committee is staffed by the Administrative Director.

The Calendar Committee ensures consistency by creating a reliable calendar for the whole school including school openings and closings, festivals, holidays, and all school related events. In so doing, the committee strives to honor the natural ebb and flow of the seasons, the spiritual cycles of the year, and especially the health and well being of the children and the faculty through thoughtful planning; to facilitate communication within and throughout all areas of the school; and to nurture a sense of community. This committee is staffed by the Administrative Director.

The Development Committee supports the vision for the future of The Denver Waldorf School by generating powerful financial support and is responsible for supporting the development process, building community participation, and generating financial support for the school. This committee is staffed by the Development Director.

The Enrollment Committee is responsible for supporting the process of conveying the vision of Waldorf education to current and prospective members of the community to facilitate a healthy fully enrolled school. The committee creates marketing strategies and materials to bring new families into the community. Through the work of this committee, the tenets of Waldorf education can become more widespread throughout the Denver Metro area. This committee is staffed by the Enrollment Director.

The Finance Committee sets financial policies, ensures that those policies are carried out, and provides the information required for sound financial decision making. This committee is staffed by the Business Affairs Director.

The Leadership Committee provides a nexus for communication and coordination between the Board, College, Faculty and Administration regarding issues related to governance, strategic plan development, implementation, accountability, communication, crisis management, and oversight of policies and policy development. This committee is staffed by the Administrative Director.

Parent Council provides an opportunity for parents to communicate with each other and to bring a unique and coordinated effort to the vision of the school. The mission of the Council for this year is “to awaken and forward the possibility of community in support of DWS parents and the well-being of The Denver Waldorf School.” Monthly meetings are open to all parents and are supported by two Co-Chairs who support members working on ongoing projects. The Parent Council is staffed by the Communications Coordinator.

The Personnel Committee provides The Denver Waldorf School with an orderly method of hiring, training, and dismissing employees; provides corrective guidance and benefits to employees; and is responsible for ensuring that in personnel matters all candidates and all employees are treated fairly and with due process in accordance with both Federal and State laws. This committee is staffed by the Administrative Director.

The Professional Development Committee strives to foster enthusiasm and support for continuing education and professional achievement. This work will nurture community through the working together toward common goals of leadership, accountability, and creativity. This committee is staffed by the Administrative Director.

The Public Relations and Marketing Committee supports enrollment, development, and community events by developing relationships and connections with businesses who provide sponsorship to our school. They develop strategies to publicize our events to diverse communities which broadens our ability to bring in new areas of interest. This committee is staffed by the Enrollment Director.

The Salary and Benefits Committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the salary and compensation models for all faculty, and administrative staff of The Denver Waldorf School. It will ensure the accuracy in implementation of the salary model as well as recommend changes and improvements. This committee is staffed by the Business Affairs Director and the Administrative Director.

The Scheduling Committee works to create a hygienic rhythm of the day for the children and staff at the school. They create parameters for an ideal schedule, alert the College to any diversions from the ideal, and create and implement a timeline for creating the schedule. This committee is staffed by the Administrative Director.

The Tuition and Assistance Committee oversees the allocation of tuition adjustment, merit scholarships, remissions, and community-funded scholarships towards our goal of making Waldorf education accessible to all. This Committee is staffed by the Business Affairs Director.

Other committees are established when needed for a specific purpose and may be represented by, and work within, a particular segment of the school. Each of these committees requires the participation of the entire school community for the successful realization of its work. From time to time ad hoc committees are formed to address a single question or issue. For example the Sports Program Task Force supports the sports programs of the school. They work to raise funds for the programs and provide organization and coordination to parents such that they can support their child(ren) and the sports program as a whole.