THE LOVETT SCHOOL WILL SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE OUR GOVERNANCE PRACTICES, and examine the structure, terms, committees, and meetings for the board of trustees in order to meet the Strategic Plan's goals. We will also ensure that the headmaster's responsibilities are aligned with these goals and institute a formal process for reviewing the performance of both the headmaster and the board. We will create a culture of general support, volunteerism, and philanthropy that reflects the school's philosophy, national reputation, and aspirations, establishing an advancement program that is among the best of our peer schools.

A sampling of initiatives already underway:
At the board level, term limits for trustees have been adjusted from four three-year terms to two four-year terms in order to have an influx of fresh ideas and to give trustees more leadership opportunities. Advisory and emeritus trustees have been combined into one emeritus trustee group to simplify board structure, and a regular evaluation of our board members will begin. The Nominating Committee has been changed to the Governance Committee to better reflect its responsibilities, which include evaluation of the board, and a conflict-of-interest policy for the board has been established. The Advancement Office has recently undergone a thorough assessment in preparation for a new campaign.

Other selected strategies:

• Address the issue of the large size of our board of trustees by considering a special trustee emeriti meeting.
• Use the November board meeting to monitor and evaluate the Strategic Plan activities.
• Ensure that the headmaster's responsibilities are aligned with the goals of the Strategic Plan.
• Institute a more formal process for reviewing the performance of the headmaster and the board of trustees.
• Conduct a campaign feasibility study.
• Devise additional ways for constituents to become involved and invested in the school.
• Adjust Advancement Office resources to implement stronger programs in donor research and relations, database management, and planned giving