Board of Trustees

Jason Jennings and Russell Philstrom, Co-Chairs
The Buildings, Grounds & Sustainability Committee is responsible for studying and developing the long-term plans of the school regarding its buildings and grounds. The committee sets standards for aesthetics, monitors insurance coverage, and reviews code and safety standard compliance. With the Finance & Facilities Director, the committee also evaluates, prioritizes, and coordinates maintenance work, ongoing construction, and building improvements. All work done by this committee will be developed and implemented with the goal of promoting environmental sustainability— including energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources, and a reduced waste stream— thereby minimizing the LCS carbon footprint.

Katie McMahon, Chair
The Development Committee plans, oversees, and coordinates fundraising activities at Lake Country School, including the Annual Fund, auction, endowment building efforts, and planned giving. The Development Committee also writes, monitors, and reviews Development policies and procedures as needed.

Jennifer Fallon, Chair
The Equity & Justice Committee is responsible for facilitating and supporting the achievement of the school’s commitment to diversity. That commitment encompasses creating an educational community that strives to mirror the rich diversity of economic and social classes, racial and ethnic heritages, physical abilities, religious beliefs, and family structures found in society at large. The committee works with the staff, families, and the Board to provide materials and guidance.

Sarah Jean Mason Mitchell, Jennifer Fallon, Jenny Lee, Nancy Segreti, Jeff Weiss
This committee comprises the Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Governance Chair, EDJ Chair, and the Interim Head of School. Its responsibilities are to set the Board agenda and be available as a sounding board for the Head of School.

John Coskran, Chair
The Lake Country Endowment Fund was established by the Board of Trustees in 2001 to enhance the long-term financial security of the school. The Board is responsible for determining how funds distributed from the endowment are to be used (e.g. increasing tuition assistance, faculty professional development). The Endowment Investment Committee is responsible for managing the endowment fund in accordance with the investment criteria established by the Board in its endowment fund investment policy. The committee oversees the endowment fund investment portfolio and reports to the Board on a regular basis.

Jeff Weiss, Chair
The Finance Committee, with the Interim Head of School and Director of Finance & Administration, is responsible for developing the school’s budget and tuition schedule and recommending approval to the Board of Trustees. The Finance Committee also monitors expenses and provides financial information to other committees of the Board as needed.

Jenny Lee, Chair
The Governance Committee is responsible for ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality of the Board of Trustees. The work of the committee revolves around four major areas: Board roles, responsibilities and structure, composition and leadership, and development and effectiveness.