About McGuffey · Governance
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body for The William Holmes McGuffey School Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization that operates McGuffey Montessori School.
2025–26
Current trustees
Foundation members are the parents or guardians of enrolled students.
*Board Executive Committee, elected annually
The Board’s role
The primary responsibility of the Board is to set policy that supports the long-term health of the school, including hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Head of School. The Head of School and staff handle day-to-day operations.
Monthly meetings
Trustees meet monthly; dates are posted on the school calendar. Meetings are open to the membership (parents and guardians) from 7:00 to 7:30pm, after which the board goes into executive session.
Get involved
Serving on the board
Elections
Elections are typically held in May for terms beginning July 1. Mid-term vacancies may be filled by special election.
Apply or nominate
To apply for a position or nominate someone, send a completed Board application to the board.
Board application →Great candidates
The best candidates have leadership and networking qualities, have been involved in a variety of school activities, and bring needed expertise or perspective.
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McGuffey Montessori School5128 Westgate Drive, Oxford, OH 45056 · (513) 523-7742
A privately run Montessori school educating students from preschool through Grade 8 since 1983.