Mission and Governance
Mission
The Ohio Association of Independent schools (OAIS) is a non-profit
organization of pre-primary, elementary, middle and secondary
schools whose purpose is to support and advance independent
education in Ohio. It does so by:
- Encouraging collaboration among member schools and cooperation
with other regional and national educational organizations
for the ultimate benefit of Ohio’s
students;
- Providing leadership and support to member schools
in developing and maintaining the highest possible standards
of educational program and professional and ethical conduct;
- Serving as an advocate of Ohio independent schools by
providing information and leadership on educational issues
to the state government, Department of Education, and
before the broader community.
OAIS member schools are all 501 (c) 3 non-profits
governed by independent Boards of Trustees.
Governance
The Ohio Association of Independent Schools is governed
by an eight member Board
of Trustees drawn from Heads of member schools
throughout Ohio. Officers include: President, Vice-President,
Secretary, and Treasurer. Three members also serve “at-large”
and one member is a non-voting immediate past officer who
also chairs the nominating committee.
The OAIS Board follows the National Association of Independent
Schools Principles of Good Practice for boards and subscribes
to the spirit of the Independent Sector’s Code of Ethics.
Prospective Member Schools
OAIS welcomes inquiries from independent schools
that are interested in becoming members. Please call (740)
965-2739.
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