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.
2021-2022 Board of Trustees |
Board Chair | Ron Brounes |
Edward Berzin | ||
Barbara Bratter | ||
Michelle Chan | ||
Jason Feldman | ||
Esther Freedman | ||
Courtney Haas | ||
Michele Hayes | ||
Shay Kuperman | ||
Cathryn Mellon | ||
Jordana Roteman | ||
Stacey Shidler | ||
Patti Steiner | ||
Lisa Strauss | ||
Michele Tesciuba | ||
Evan Weinberger |
Ex-Officio (Voting Trustees) |
Past Chair | Jennifer Block Deutsch |
Past Chair | Carolyn Plessner | |
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 | David Stein | |
Cantor | Hazzan Meier Finkelstein | |
Assistant Rabbi | Rabbi Sarah Fort | |
PTO President | Katherine Trakhtenbroit | |
Associate Rabbi | Rabbi Steve Morgen | |
Rabbi Emeritus | Rabbi David Rosen | |
Rabbi Emeritus | Rabbi Jack Segal | |
Senior Rabbi | Rabbi Brian Strauss |