Governance

What the Board Has Done

• Consistency in GEMS Governance Policy implementation, to ensure benchmarking all GEMS Outstanding rated Schools
• Regular meetings focusing on key areas identified by both KHDA and GEMS Ed
• Reviewed long term development plans with all LAB members
• Presentations on KHDA review next steps, school goals and school progress

Board Representation

• SEN Parent - LAB Chair - GIS Parent
• Parent Association President, GIS Parent
• Emirati Female Professor, GIS parent
• Vice President of Arabic & Islamic for GEMS
• Vice President of IB for GEMS
• Principal of another GEMS School and Head of School - GIS

New Initiatives From Previous Review

• Additional Board Member added - Principal from another GEMS School
• GEMS Governance LAB member training
• KHDA Governance member training
• Learning Walks by Governors introduced
• Increased frequency of meetings
• Faculty/Student Presentations each LAB meeting