Top row from left to right: Jim Roberts, Jason Ramsey, Jim Nield, Mitch Kramer, Adam Moore and Paul Fredrickson.
Bottom row from left to right: Chris Franklin, Jeff Oakes, Dr. Al King, Katie Eliot, Tracy Nesselrode, Heather Watson, Lindsey Leonard, Michael Crooks and Trent Freiberg.
Not pictured: Eric Laverentz.
Board of Directors (BOD)
Oklahoma Christian School is guided by its mission and overseen by the OCS Board of Directors that meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Members are nominated each spring and elected by existing board members. The OCS board in turn elects officers who serve as executive officers (chair, vice chair, and secretary) and various other standing committee functions. The term of office is two years, and membership may be renewed twice (for a total of six consecutive years). The OCS Board of Directors’ duties include the following:
BOD Duties
- Uphold the school’s mission, vision, and statement of faith. Board members should exemplify and promote the school’s Christian principles and beliefs.
- Hire, support, and evaluate the Headmaster as the sole employee of the Board.
- Establish the strategic plan to achieve the long-term vision and goals of the school.
- Ensure financial strength and responsible stewardship of resources to meet the strategic goals and further the mission of OCS.
- Lead and actively participate in fundraising efforts, including participation in the Annual Fund and capital campaigns.
- Provide fiscal oversight and approval of the annual budget.
- Ensure diligent management of invested assets.
- Develop policy and approve committee work.
- Conduct annual self evaluations and training to improve board effectiveness.
- Select, recruit, and train new board members.
- Ensure the school remains driven by its mission and core values.
- Advise administration on contracts or other agreements when necessary.
BOD Qualifications
- Strong Christian faith and alignment with the school’s mission, vision, and statements. Board members must actively attend church and must fully embrace and exemplify the school’s core Christian principles and beliefs.
- Relevant professional experience in areas like finance, law, education, strategic planning, fundraising, building management, etc. This diversity strengthens the board’s governance capabilities.
- Commitment to the school and willingness to give time, resources, and skills. Effective board service requires active engagement and participation.
- Personal integrity, ethics, and a passion for Christian education. Board members should model strong moral character.
- Independence and ability to think strategically. Members must be able to separate operational issues from long-term vision and planning.
- Community connections and influence. Board members often serve as ambassadors and advocates for the school.
- Current or former OCS parents or grandparent, OCS alum, former OCS employee, or a person with a strong connection to OCS.
