West Chester Friends School

Board of Directors

Founded in 1836 by West Chester Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), West Chester Friends School is a separately incorporated, not-for-profit school governed by a Board of Directors (School Board).  The School Board is responsible for general oversight of the school.  Members are nominated by the Committee on Trustees, brought to the School Board for approval, and to the Meeting for affirmation.  The School Board is presently composed of fifteen volunteers, eight of whom are Quakers.  Faculty representatives, PTO officers, and members of the administration attend regular meetings of the Board.

The School Board is responsible for appointing and evaluating the Head of School, setting policies and guidelines of operation, and maintaining the stability of the school through fiduciary responsibility, stewardship of resources, and providing leadership in development and strategic planning.


Board of Directors 

2011-2012

Jamie McVickar, President
Gwenn Knapp, Vice-President
John Rudibaugh, Treasurer
Lindsey Franklin, Secretary

Penelope Boyd

John Diffey

Geraldine Gibson

Susan Kelley

Deborah McKenty

Deborah Novak

Arlene Rengert

Christina Roberts

Cathy Toner


Click here to view the West Chester Friends School By-laws