Board of Governors

Not-for-profit organizations are defined as those institutions that assist the government by providing services to its citizens.

Being a not-for-profit does not keep an organization from making a profit, but these profits must be used to further the purpose of the organization. This is the essential difference between not-for-profit organizations and their for-profit counterparts. 

Meadowridge School is an incorporated not-for-profit organization established as a legal entity. We may hold assets, borrow money, incur legal liability and limit the personal liability of our directors. Incorporated not-for-profits in Canada are exempt from income tax.

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Meadowridge is a not-for-profit and not a private entity and thus is not owned by any one individual, group of individuals, or corporation. 

As a not-for-profit Meadowridge School is an entity of the Meadowridge School Society and governed by our Board of Governors.

Our Board of Governors is made up of volunteers (non-paid) community members, including current parents, past parents, alumni parents, and alumni.

As per the Societies Act: "Board members of not-for-profit organizations cannot accept compensation in any form for the work that they do. All members act as volunteers."

They dedicate many hours to ensure the proper oversight and governance of our school.

Board Members are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Meadowridge School Society by voting from School Society Members.

At Meadowridge School, the Board of Governors is responsible for the strategic direction of the school and has only one employee, which is the Head of School.

The Head of School is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school and employs staff to work towards the Mission and Vision as set out by the Board of Governors.

The Board has the right to make bylaws or rules about its operation. These bylaws are normally approved by the members. Bylaws should not conflict with anything in the Societies Act and may deal with the following…

The Head of School is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school and employs staff to work towards the Mission and Vision as set out by the Board of Governors.

The Board has the right to make bylaws or rules about its operation. These bylaws are normally approved by the members. Bylaws should not conflict with anything in the Companies Act and may deal with the following:

membership rules;
functions, duties, appointment and removal of officers;
time, place, quorum, and procedures for meetings;
record keeping arrangements;
voting procedures;
borrowing powers;
audit of financial records, if applicable;
fiscal year-end;
confidentiality clause;
amendment of bylaws;

Any questions, or requests for further information can be directed to board.secretary@meadowridge.bc.ca