Committed to helping our children excel in academic studies and social skills.
As an NAIS member and ISAS-accredited independent school, BYDS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by an independent, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Trustees determine the BYDS vision and strategic goals, and act as fiduciaries for future generations of BYDS students—exercising oversight of the school’s financial health, approving the school’s annual budget, and overseeing the school’s physical assets and fundraising efforts. Importantly, the Board selects, evaluates and supports the Head of School, who is responsible for the day-to-day affairs of the school, including curriculum, admissions, disciplinary and personnel decisions to name a few. The trustees act as stewards of the school, while serving as ambassadors of the BYDS mission. Our board committees are a great way to become involved in our school, and those interested in doing so should email the Chair of the Board of Trustees at boardchair@byds.org for more information.
2019-2020 Board of Trustees |
Board Chair | Jennifer Deutsch |
Edward Berzin | ||
Barbara Bratter | ||
Ron Brounes | ||
Russell Diamond | ||
Jason Feldman | ||
Courtney Haas | ||
Michele Hayes | ||
Barbara Horwitz | ||
Stacey Shidler | ||
Jordana Slawin | ||
Michelle Spoonemore | ||
Roger Stern | ||
Lisa Strauss | ||
Michele Tesciuba |
Ex-Officio (Voting Trustees) |
Past President | William Goldberg |
Past Chair | Carolyn Plessner | |
Past Chair | Susie Raizner | |
Past Chair | Stewart Rosenthal | |
Past Chair | Gary Swartz |
Ex-Officio (Non-Voting Trustees) |
Head of School | Jennifer LeVine |
CBY Board President Designee | Emily Blechman | |
CBY Board President | Jerrad Bloome | |
Cantor | Hazzan Meier Finkelstein | |
Assistant Rabbi | Rabbi Sarah Fort | |
PTO Co-President | Jessica Gordon | |
Chapel Rabbi | Rabbi Daniel Horwitz | |
Associate Rabbi | Rabbi Steve Morgen | |
Rabbi Emeritus | Rabbi David Rosen | |
Rabbi Emeritus | Rabbi Jack Segal | |
Senior Rabbi | Rabbi Brian Strauss |