From the Board Chair

Dear AOS Families and Friends:

This past school year was an especially exciting one for AOS as Dr. Samuel V. Fragomeni started his tenure as the third Head of School in AOS’ history. Dr. Fragomeni’s administrative team included several other newcomers to AOS: Head of Middle School, Heather Haas; Director of Extended Day Center, Emily Benton; and Director of Communications, Isabelle Dom. This new team, along with many wonderful new and returning families, faculty and staff, created the perfect formula for a great year at AOS.

The students and teachers continued settling into the new building, and took full advantage of the many learning opportunities created by the improved environment. We are looking forward to the arrival of new furniture for the Middle School classrooms and Library in time for the 2019-2020 school year, which will be an important upgrade for all students. The transformation of the Yoakum/ Kipling corner continued this year, as Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral completed the expansion of its sanctuary in time for its 100 year anniversary celebration. It is now possible for the entire school to attend Chapel together in this incredible, inspirational space.

I’m also pleased to report that the AOS Annual Fund had a very successful year, and the remaining balance due on the loan for the new building is just under $3.5 million. This lower than anticipated loan balance was made possible by the prepayment of pledges by our generous donors and the strong financial position of our school. We are so grateful to the many members of the AOS community who contributed to the Annual Fund and capital campaign. The implementation of the AOS Strategic Plan kicked into full gear this year under the enthusiastic leadership of Strategic Planning Committee Chair Sean Maher, working in tandem with our dedicated and focused administration and faculty. During the year, the Board formed two ad hoc committees to further the vision of the Strategic Plan: the Endowment Committee, chaired by Tom McGee, and the Master Planning Committee chaired by Kevin Cokinos. The Endowment Committee is evaluating ways to grow the AOS endowment, and the Master Planning Committee is considering Phase 2 of the master plan, with special attention to the fine arts, enrichments and athletics. We look forward to hearing from both of these committees in the coming year.

The end of this school year marked the end of Board service for John Anaipakos, Joy Posoli and Andrew Schroeder. I want to thank all three members for their strong commitment to AOS, and their hard work and many contributions as Board members. I want to especially acknowledge former Board Chair John Anaipakos for guiding AOS through many significant milestones over the last three years. We were fortunate to have such a thoughtful, clear thinking and inspirational leader during this period. I also want to recognize the entire Board for their steadfast support during this transitional year. I am looking forward to the coming year and continuing our work together to ensure that the school we love is protected and enhanced.

Kris McGee Chair, Board of Trustees

2018-2019 Board of Trustees

Tammy Ahlgren John Anaipakos, Immediate Past Chair Jen Arntzen, Vice-Chair Byron Cherry Alan Christensen, Treasurer Morris Clark Kevin Cokinos Panos Georgiou Mike Koinis, Secretary Sean Maher Kris McGee, Chair Tom McGee Petros Papazis Adrian Patterson Joy Posoli Nicole Postolos Will Randall Mark Santikos Andrew Schroeder Jason Stabell Tiffany Utterson

Advisory Members Matt Altenau Spyros Catechis Paul Doyle Michele Friedman Eyvette Hetherington

Ex-Officio Members Sam Fragomeni Fr. Michael Lambakis Vasilios Mathews Janell Reniers

Christine Agrons