Welcome Back From The AHS Board President
Welcome back to Animas High School to those of you already a
part of our community, and a sincere welcome to those of you who are new to our
school! I hope you had a great summer and are ready to delve into a new school
year with high hopes and expectations.
This year we look to graduate the Class of 2013, a celebratory milestone
we could only imagine three years ago.
My name is Melissa Youssef, and it is an honor to begin this
school year as your new Board President.
We are currently a team of seven board members including: Denise Dickinson, Kerry Masterson, Tom
Morrisey, Jennifer Nelson, Holly Shure, Christy Duke, and me. The board is
responsible for promoting the school’s mission and vision through clear
direction and leadership while simultaneously planning for the future and
setting sound policy. Board members are role models for the school and must
model professionalism, oversee finances and evaluation, and build relationships
and partnerships in the community to help support the school. We will look to grow the board as the year
progresses to ensure accountability and replace two board members in the
process of stepping down.
The board is excited for the new year after taking time to
reflect upon our past successes and thinking about our Goals and Objectives for
2012-2013. It is without a doubt that a key component to success of any charter
school is the support and commitment from its local parent community. In this regard, I am reaching out to our
families requesting your help. We are
laying the groundwork for our much needed professional committees to provide
expertise, time and energy that will report to the board. We are seeking committee members in the
following areas:
-Marketing and Outreach
-Technology
-Development/Fundraising
-School Excellence
-Finance
-Facilities
If any of these areas interest you, and you would like to
get involved, please contact me at melissa@youssef5.com. If you would like to attend a meeting, the
schedule is posted on our website: www.animashighschool.com. We welcome input
from our families and look forward to your involvement. It is indeed a privilege to share this
experience with all of you as we continue to build a bright, promising future
for our students.
Sincerely,
Melissa Youssef
AHS Board President
