and traditions of various cultures, the balance between the needs of the individual and the needs of others, and a way to live out one’s spiritual and moral values as they are challenged and questioned each day of their lives. We believe the curriculum and program is enriched by a diverse administration, faculty, and staff. The experience of every student is enhanced not only by the different perspectives that a diverse faculty can bring, but also from seeing himself and his experience mirrored in the larger community. The school is committed to achieving diversity in its hiring by using the resources available to locate and evaluate a wide range of candidates for each position. We believe economic diversity enriches the educational opportunities for all families, and is critical to the health of the school community. Toward this end, the school is committed to making the financial resources available to ensure a need-blind admission policy, so that economic circumstance will not be a determining factor in a child’s admission to Cathedral School. As we strive towards achieving these goals, we realize that they take commitment, time, patience, and understanding. We are aware that just as in one’s personal growth, where there is pain, there is oppor- tunity for growth; where there is failure, there is opportunity for redemption; and that accomplishment and success mean little if they are not shared with others. It is no different in the life of a community. We welcome the challenges and opportunities that the continuing dialogue will bring. Organization of the School The ultimate responsibility for the governance of Cathedral School for Boys resides with the Board of Trustees, whose members bring a diversity of talent and broad practical and professional experience assuring the school’s present stability, its development, and its perpetuation. Trustees are responsible for formulating policy and for establishing and maintaining the sound financial condition of the school. The Board appoints the Headmaster, who acts as chief executive officer and directs all day-to-day activities and operations necessary for the accomplishments of the school’s program. The Headmaster also oversees the appointment of teachers and staff members, the maintenance of educational and behavioral standards, and the administration of the operating budget. Cathedral School is a financially independent department of Grace Cathedral Corporation. The Grace Cathedral Board provides two trustees, approves new trustees, and approves changes to the by-laws. It does not initiate policy. The Bishop approves the appointment of the Headmaster and nominates him or her as a senior staff member of the Cathedral with the title of Canon Headmaster. The Dean is an ex-officio member of the Board and all Board committees. The Cathedral, School, and Diocese share facili- ties on the Close and contribute to their upkeep on an equitable basis. Admission Academic and personal qualifications: Cathedral School enrolls boys who will benefit from its values, purposes, and rigorous academic program, and who will contribute to its varied community life through their attitudes towards others, their sense of responsibility, and their active interest in learning.
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