Leadership & Governance

Leadership

Our mission at Southpointe Academy is to involve, instruct and inspire our students to learn, lead and succeed. Our Senior Leadership Team channels decades of experience at K-12 schools in Canada, the US and abroad to accomplish this mission. They also serve as the infrastructure connecting all departments with the Head of School.

Head of School: Gordon MacIntyre
Deputy Head of School - appointment for 2024-25
Senior School Principal (Grade 10-12): Gordon Cogan
Middle School Principal (Grade 6-9): Cori Kusel
Middle & Senior School Vice-Principal (Grade 6-12): Samantha Goddard
Junior School Principal (Grade K-5): Coralie MacIntyre
Junior School Assistant Principal: Samantha Good
Junior School Vice-Principal, PYP Coordinator (Grade K-5): Roxanne Young
Director of Athletics (Grade K-12): Tomas Oljaca

Director of Finance and Operations: Mino Padda
Director of Admissions: Tobin Hammerberg
Director of Advancement: Lisa Westermark
Director of Community Relations: Stacey Kahn
Human Resources Manager: Onieka Brown
Facilities Manager: Vicki Dodwell

Governance

As an independent school, Southpointe Academy is a not-for-profit organization existing under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Registered as the Tsawwassen Independent School Society (“the Society”), the school is governed by a volunteer Board of Governors. The Board’s purpose is to support the mission of the school by taking viability-focused action on behalf of the next generation of students.

Board Committees
Board of Governors Organizational Chart

Board Committees

Much of the work in achieving our goals is done by committees of the Board. Committee members can include Governors, staff members and non-Board members, as appropriate. The following Committees meet regularly, report their activity to the Board, and make recommendations to the Board for approval:

Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Governance & Nominations Committee
Advancement Committee
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Risk Management Committee
Ad hoc committees may also be struck as needed

The Board meets regularly between September and June.

Board of Governors Organizational Chart

Southpointe’s Board of Governors is responsible for developing and executing our Strategic Plan and holds fiduciary responsibility for the financial management of the school. The Board supports and collaborates with the Head of School and the Leadership Team to advance policy direction, ensuring that the School meets its strategic objectives.

As outlined in our Strategic Plan, the Board’s work is guided by the following key pillars:

Academic Programme - Prepare students for success in the mid-21st century
Investigate and determine the best graduation programme that prepares students for success in university, career and citizenship.

Student Programmes - Learn, lead and succeed in a global world
Extend student learning outside the classroom to develop globally responsible citizens.

Community - Honour and strengthen our unique community
Southpointe will honour our unique strength of community through a sense of belonging, shared values and a culture of connectedness.

Master Campus Panning - Enhance spaces for lifelong learning
Develop a long-term master campus plan that enriches the educational vision and values of Southpointe.

Financial Strength - Sustain success through financial stewardship
Develop a strategic financial plan that sustains and enhances the success of Southpointe.

Fundraising - Embrace the spirit of giving
Develop a culture of philanthropy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Board structured?

Per our Bylaws, the Board of Governors is comprised of not less than 5 and not more than 12 persons (unless special approval is obtained from the members of the Society), all of whom are elected by the members of the Society. The members of the Society, in turn, are comprised of current and past members of the Board. Elected Governors may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms. The Chair and Vice Chair each serve a maximum of five consecutive years in those roles.

How is a Governor selected?

The Board is typically comprised of past and current parents, selected on the basis of their business and community leadership. Applications for membership are considered for members of the Southpointe community who:

Have demonstrated a continued interest in, and support of, the School;
Possess skills and experience that complement the School’s strategic plan; and
Have maintained continuous good standing in all business dealings with the School.

The election of new Governors takes place at a Special General Meeting of the Society each Spring. Upon their election, Governors automatically become members of the Society.

What types of issues are outside the role of the Board?

Are there additional opportunities for involvement?

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