Board committees assist with management of the business and affairs of the school. The board committees whose membership includes non-trustees are listed below, along with each committee’s purpose.
Advancement Committee
The Advancement Committee provides oversight of programs related to fundraising, stewardship, alumni relations, and communications, and advises and consults with the board on matters in these areas.
Buildings and Grounds Committee
The Buildings and Grounds Committee provides information and advice to the administration concerning the physical plant of the school, including structures, grounds, maintenance, and security. The work of this committee is consistent with the mission of the school, and the committee reports to the Board of Trustees.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee provides financial leadership and guidance to the administrators of Greensboro Day School to assist them in operating the school in a fiscally responsible manner, and to the Board of Trustees in support of the mission statement and strategic and long-term goals.
Investment Subcommittee
The Investment Committee serves as a subcommittee of the Finance Committee. The committee supports the school’s relationship with its investment consultant and evaluates comparative endowment benchmark data points for spending rates, portfolio performance, and allocation strategies. The Investment Committee also supports the school’s relationship with its ERISA consultant and reviews the 403 (b) plan structure and ERISA compliance. The Investment Committee evaluates and assesses the service agreement with the school’s retirement consultant to ensure they are providing GDS employees with the tools and educational sessions necessary to understand and assess their retirement planning choices, thus providing the school with maximum fiduciary protection.