Family Leadership
Governance Council
VAIS is governed by a council of parents, staff and community members. This group makes high-level decisions concerning the day-to-day operations of VAIS. Functions of the Governance Council include, but are not limited to, budget allocations, capital expenditures, grant proposals, personnel, curriculum, assessments, VAIS policies and procedures, committee responsibilities, goals and future of VAIS. Current Governance Council members include:
Teresa Mueller, Parent Representative
James Kokalj, President
Grace Flores, Secretary
Evan Henderson, Treasurer
Charles James, Community Member
Patty Arifin, Parent Representative
Brandon Braithwaite, Parent Representative
Evan Henderson, New Parent Representative
Kelly Gibson, Parent Representative
Steve Kean, Parent Representative
Joanne Mueller, Parent Representative
Yingying Reiter, VAIS Staff
Sarah Shaw, VAIS Staff
Sally Parks, VAIS Staff, Director
The Governance Council generally meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.