Governance
Orchard, an independent school incorporated in 1922 as a nonprofit organization, is administered by a Board of Governors and a Board of Trustees composed of parents, alumni/ae and patrons of the school.
The Board of Governors has general charge and control of The Orchard School Foundation’s affairs, funds, property and policies.
The Board of Trustees is charged with executing the bylaws of the school and establishes and monitors the policies of the school. The Board also oversees the operations of the school and develops long-range and strategic plans for the school.
The Head of School exercises general supervision and control over the operation and conduct of the school. The Head of School is responsible to the Board of Trustees and to the Board of Governors for the execution of all bylaws and policies established by the Boards.