Our Team

Chair: Russ Haley

It shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to ensure the long- term sustainability of the Corporation’s funding support to CUSD through transparency, integrity and stewardship of the Corporation’s funds. The Finance Committee shall have only the duties delegated to it by these Bylaws or otherwise delegated to it by the Board of Directors.  The Finance Committee shall not act as a replacement for the Board.  This committee’s responsibilities include the following: 

1.  Current Financial Standings.  The Finance Committee will review current financial standings of the Corporation, make recommendations to the Board regarding the form and content of periodic financial statements, advise the Board regarding the allocation of Corporation funds, and review the Corporation’s annual financial audit with members of the Corporation’s audit team (which is made up of persons approved by the Executive Committee).

2.  Endowment.  The Finance Committee will function as the body to oversee the management of the Corporation’s Endowment funds, both restricted and unrestricted funds. 

3.  Return and Investment Policy.  The Finance Committee will meet a minimum of three (3) times per fiscal year; and during the fourth quarter meeting, this committee will review and verify the amounts proposed to be returned to the CUSD schools.  At such time, the Finance Chair will also make a recommendation for any changes to the Corporation’s Investment Policy to the Board of Directors for approval, if applicable.

Chair:  Bob Balfour

The Governance Committee is established to oversee that the Corporation’s policies and procedures will comply with applicable government regulations, sound nonprofit standards and the Corporation’s mission. The Governance Committee shall have only the duties delegated to it by these Bylaws or otherwise delegated to it by the Board of Directors.  The Governance Committee shall not act as a replacement for the Board.  This committee’s responsibilities include the following:

1. Recruitment and Nominations.  The Governance Committee will identify needs and new strengths and skills required of the Board of Directors to advance the Corporation’s mission.  Using this analysis, this committee shall lead recruitment, review and nomination of new Directors for the Board to consider.
2. Board and Officer Nominations.  The Governance Committee will (a) propose candidates to the Board through the Executive Committee, who will advance the Corporation’s mission, (b) identify candidates to serve as officers of the Corporation and (c) present to the Board no later than the regular meeting of the Board that immediately precedes the annual meeting of the Board, a slate of candidates for election to regular two (2) year terms as Directors and for regular one (1) year terms as officers of the Corporation.  The Board shall not be limited to the selection of the persons nominated by the Governance Committee and may nominate and elect such other person(s) it deems appropriate.
3. Advisory Committee Nominations.  The Governance Committee may, from time to time, propose members for Advisory Committee positions.
4. Bylaws.  The Governance Committee will determine at least once per year whether any changes to the Bylaws are required or advisable due to changes in state or federal law.   Any such proposed changes shall be brought to the Board for consideration and approval.
5. Board Performance.  The Governance Committee will lead an annual self-assessment of the Board of Directors.
6. CEO Evaluation.  The Governance Committee will oversee that the annual review of the CEO is conducted by the Chairperson of the Board in consultation with the Executive Committee, pursuant to Bylaws Article VI, Section 9.  

Chair:  Claudia Gallant

It shall be the duty of the Program Committee to disseminate the Corporation’s funds in a fair and equitable manner, in line with what the Coronado community values and based on CUSD’s areas of need.  The Program Committee shall have only the duties delegated to it by these Bylaws or otherwise delegated to it by the Board of Directors.  The Program Committee shall not act as a replacement for the Board.  This committee’s responsibilities include the following:

1. Oversight of Programs.  The Program Committee will provide oversight and ongoing examination and review for (a) programs operated directly by the Corporation, and (b) CUSD programs funded by the Corporation. 
2. Site Program Grants.  The Program Committee will oversee the Site Program Grants for each of the CUSD schools sites (each a “Site”) through a documented protocol, consistent with CUSD curricular priorities and long-term vision, and as approved by the Board.
3. Annual Review of Grant Guidelines.  The Program Committee will review annually the Site Program Grant guidelines and funding formulas, and provide recommended changes as deemed appropriate for funding initiatives to the Board for consideration, such as pathway programs K-12, “STEAM” focused (represents science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), preparation of students for college and career readiness, summer enrichment programs and other areas to supplement and enhance California state curriculum.