About

Board of Directors

The Board of Lake Ridge Academy has the ultimate responsibility for our school.

The Board is responsible for the integrity of the school, the standing and reputation built by its founders and by those who have labored over the years, and the trust the school holds in its future as well as its present.

Committees

List of 5 items.

  • The Committee on Directors

    The Committee on Directors coordinates the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new directors; renominates sitting directors; nominates officers; facilitates Board self-assessment; identifies the Board's needs for education and training; and organizes recognition of individual directors.

  • The Advancement Committee

    The Advancement Committee coordinates the school's fundraising activities, advises the Board on the financial goals of annual and other campaigns, reviews case statements, facilitates Board and other volunteer fundraising and friend-raising activities, and raises funds.

  • The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee

    The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee works in concert with staff to develop long-range financial plans and annual budgets, set tuition levels for Board approval, monitor the budget, make periodic reports to the Board, and facilitate the annual audit.

  • The Marketing and Enrollment Committee

    The Marketing and Enrollment Committee reviews admission policies, marketing literature, ads and campaigns, the website, the master calendar for school promotion, and strategies for recruiting students and doing ongoing cultivation of families.

  • Ad Hoc Committees

    The Board Chair may appoint Ad Hoc Committees for special tasks as circumstances warrant. Such ad hoc committees shall limit their activities to accomplishing the particular functions for which they are created. Upon completion of its assigned task, each ad hoc committee shall stand discharged.

Responsibilities

List of 7 items.

  • School's Mission

    Preparing a clear statement of the mission of the school's philosophy.

  • Establishing Policies

    Establishing policies under which the Head of School will administer the school.

  • Accountability for the School's Fiscal Affairs

    Overseeing and ultimate accountability for the school's fiscal affairs, including assets represented by buildings and grounds.

  • Long-Range Plan Responsibilities

    Developing and implementing the Long-Range Plan.

  • Contributions to Drives

    Making early contributions to annual and capital fund drives.

  • Recommending the School

    Recommending the school, as appropriate, to prospective families and students.

  • Avoiding Conflict of Interest

    Avoiding conflict of interest and the appearance of conflict of interest in all activities on behalf of the school.

2024-2025 Board of Directors

List of 19 items.

37501 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Tel: (440) 327-1175
Fax: (440) 327-3641
Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland's west side. Our co-educational curriculum offers a unique blend of academics, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, all on our beautiful 93-acre campus. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our devoted faculty provides personalized attention to help every student thrive.