From the Board of Directors

​Thank you to everyone who attended our second open board meeting on Monday, 09 October.  All of our monthly board meetings start with an open session to allow the parent association at large to learn more about the school and to provide input and feedback.
 
In Monday’s session we received an update on the exciting facilities development plans which will greatly improve our campus experience.  Plans for this year include opening up the new land purchased last year; adding a new multi-purpose ‘pavilion’ and courts; and improving the existing gymnasium, including improving ventilation and significantly expanding the playing area available.  Russ will lead a further information session on this in the coming weeks.
 
We learnt about the teacher recruiting process which ensures we get the very best teaching staff here at AISL. We also learnt about several upcoming cross-school projects including Zambia day (tomorrow!), WorldFest!, a branding committee, a cultural events series planning team, and an alumni engagement team. We also heard about the school’s goal to build a partnership with a Zambian university to help train some of the students in their teacher training program.  
 
The board adopted the environmental sustainability vision statement which had been discussed at the previous open board meeting. It reads: Our vision is to involve students, staff, and the community in developing sustainable practices that minimize our impact on the Earth. We aim to set an example of mindful use of our limited natural resources while educating future generations to become better stewards of the interconnected environment we call home.  The Green Team will now work to make the vision a reality and we welcome engagement from across the association in achieving this.
 
Finally, we had feedback from the association on classroom temperatures, which we will explore further now that we have an improved electrical infrastructure at the school.
 
Open board meetings are just one way we are aiming to get your feedback, both positive and constructive.  We also now have a board email address: board@aislusaka.org.  This will be checked before every board meeting.  As always your children’s teachers, principal, and director are the first port of call for any concerns. Tuesday morning information sessions are another great way to learn more about the school and an avenue to share your views.
 
Regards
The AISL Board