What are the limits on the Head of School’s authority?
As discussed above, the Head of School is limited by the budget set by the Board, and the Board annually sets goals and priorities for the Head of School. The By-Laws also require that he run Hillel transparently. This means that even though the Board can’t overrule the Head of School, it has the authority to review specific decisions to make sure they are made fairly and in accordance with documented Hillel policies. If the Board has concerns, or if parents have grievances, the Board can use this power to make sure he is running the School effectively, systematically, and fairly. As with any executive, the Head of School cannot make decisions in which he had a conflict of interest. If that occurs, those decisions are presented to the Board to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
