About the Board of Directors

Since 1959, the Board of Directors of The Montgomery Academy has operated as a self-perpetuating board, which governs itself according to its bylaws.  The functions of the Board are to ensure that the school is well funded for current and future needs, to employ and supervise the Headmaster, to establish broad policies consistent with the Academy’s mission, and to monitor the school’s success in meeting its stated mission.

As with all independent schools, the Academy’s routine or daily operations are the responsibility of the Headmaster and the school’s Division Directors, in whose decisions the Board of Directors does not intervene.  In particular, the Board of Directors does not serve as an appellate court to review the decisions of the Headmaster.  Members of the Board want to be knowledgeable about matters of concern to the Academy community, and welcome opportunities to discuss them with parents, students, and alumni. However, challenges to decisions and actions of teachers, coaches, staff, and administrators should be made to the appropriate Division Director, and then, if needed, to the Headmaster.  

The Montgomery Academy Board of Directors subscribes to the Principles of Good Practice established by the National Association of Independent Schools for its member schools.  These principles define the high standards and ethical behavior that are expected of member schools in key areas of school operations.

Board of Directors 2010-2011

Mr. Samuel Adams

Mrs. Michelle L. Anthony

Mrs. Carol L. Brewbaker

Mrs. Prudence Brown

Mr. Ronald C. Brown ‘92 Secretary/Treasurer

Mr. Lee H. Copeland ‘75

Mr. Lewis R. Gayden ‘87

Mr. Charles A. Harris III

Mr. W. Daniel Hughes Jr. ‘82

Dr. Bradley P. Katz

Mr. James W. Leonard

Mr. Richard L. McBride ‘89

Mr. William G. McKenzie

Mrs. Sarah H. Moore

Mr. Quentin P. Riggins

Mr. M. Clark Sahlie ‘84 President

Mrs. Lee G. Sellers ‘84

Mrs. Ann M. Sikes

Mrs. Stacey R. Stakely

Mr. George L. Taylor Sr. ‘80

Judge Myron H. Thompson

Mr. Dorman Walker Vice President

Mr. William B. Wilson

 

Emeritus

Mr. John A. Caddell

Mr. W. Inge Hill, Jr. '67

Mr. J. Michael Jenkins

Mrs. Emilie H. Reid

Mrs. Alice D. Reynolds

Mr. Thomas W. Thagard, Jr.

Mr. William K. Upchurch III

Mr. James N. Walter

Mr. Robert S. Weil

 

NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Independent School Boards

NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Individual Independent School Trustees