All parents of NSMS students are members of the parent board. Your participation is fundamental to the success of NSMS and you are encouraged to get involved and participate in board activities. The NSMS board meetings are attended by parents, teachers, and administrative staff. Decisions affecting the school, including everything from tuition to teachers' salaries to social events, are voted upon at the meetings. Any parent who attends three out of five consecutive meetings is entitled to vote at the meetings. Agenda topics are subject to change.

September 17	Identify Key Board Goals for School Year (school improvement, long term planning, employee handbook)
October 15	Investment Review
November 19	Tuition Presentation, Holiday Bonuses
December	No meeting
January 21	Vote on Tuition, Open House for February, Summer Program
February 18	Discuss Nominations and Board Positions
March 18	Nominations for April Elections
April 15	Elections, Teacher Appreciation Week
May 20	Establish Budgets, Bonuses, Raises, Health Insurance
June 17	New Officer Terms Start, Establish Social, Fundraising, and Welcoming Calendars
July	No meeting

All parent board meetings include the school's financial status, a report from the principal, and reports from the social, fundraising, marketing, welcoming commitees.

Bridget Wells, Co-Chair	847-465-8406    bridgetnsms@sbcglobal.net
Joao Alves, Co-Chair	224-465-6281    joao.emma@att.net
Candy Rossin, Secretary	847-506-1033    crossin@wowway.com
Brian Newell, Treasurer	847-749-4609    bpnewell@comcast.net

Contact the office via e-mail or phone (847-259-6044) for further information or to volunteer for a committee.