Phase Two of Our Family,Our Future also included a new basketball court named in honor of Coach Richard Duease and new press box in the football/soccer/track stadium. Other construction projects in the summer of 2019 include a multi-use storage facility and a new parking lot on the south end of campus. With a continued emphasis on meeting the spiritual needs of our students as well as a deep desire to define and publish what we believe as a school, a Declaration of Faith was adopted in 2021. MRA’s Declaration of Faith is based on the tenets reflected in the Nicene and Apostles Creed, the foundational tenets of Christian orthodoxy, and is consistent with a biblical worldview. Signed agreement with the MRA Declaration of Faith is a condition of employment for all administrators, faculty, and staff. Members of the Board of Trustees are also required to sign an agreement with and commitment to MRA’s philosophy and Declaration of Faith in the Board Membership Document. In 2023 MRA updated the mission and vision to more accurately reflect the school's deep commitment to providing a transformative Christian education for students: Madison-Ridgeland Academy is a college-preparatory Christian school committed to educating each student’s mind, body, and spirit. The updated vision is: Madison-Ridgeland Academy is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders who will impact the world for Jesus Christ. Also in 2023 with enrollment at 1411, MRA kicked off a new capital campaign, Enhancing the Experience , with a working goal of $4,755,000. This campaign will fund projects designed to enhance the academic, arts, athletic, and extracurricular experiences of students now and in the future. When MRA began in 1969, excellent academics, the family atmosphere, individualized attention, and Christian values were an integral part of the culture of the school. As the school has experienced exponential growth in student numbers, record academic achievements, award-winning performing arts productions, and championship athletic accomplishments, an emphasis was placed on maintaining those core values that have always been a priority at MRA. Now the largest independent school in Mississippi with record enrollment of 1411 students in grades K3--12th grade and faculty/staff of 209, MRA continues to build on its proud history while strategically planning for the limitless possibilities of its future. 2. TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Board has an obligation to hold the school to the highest standards of service to the public from which the school derives its independence. In executing its governance only, the Board as a whole gives direction to the school. Until the full Board in a properly constituted meeting decides an issue, even the Chair cannot speak for the Board. Trustees are not appointed to represent specific constituencies. While trustees bring different skills, knowledge, and experiences to the Board, it is hoped that all trustees will consider the good of the school as expressed in the charter and mission statement.
The Board of Trustees of Madison-Ridgeland Academy has four principal responsibilities as follows:
A. The Board organizes and manages itself so as to fulfill its duties to the school. Specifically, Trustees are expected to: a. Assess their individual performance b. Support the school financially c. Attend meetings regularly 6
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