Board of Trustees Elections 2026

Board of Trustees Elections

At the AGM, we will finalize the election of two new Board members. We now invite nominations from across our community to be submitted no later than May 4.

If you, or someone you know, has the time and commitment to contribute to the continued strength of ISY, we warmly encourage you to consider standing for election.

In line with Board policy, no single nationality may make up more than 50 percent of the governing body. Given the current composition of the Board, both open positions must be filled by non-Myanmar nationals.

The Board Member Profile, including roles and responsibilities, is available here. If you would like to speak with a current member of the Board, please contact Board Chair Ekayi Maw Koo at ekayikoo@yahoo.com.au or Dr. Gregory A. Hedger at director@isyedu.org.

About the Board

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the school's strategic governance. This includes articulating long-term vision, setting policy, safeguarding financial integrity, and protecting the school from risk. The Board also adopts the annual budget, sets tuition and fee scales, and approves major facilities improvement projects.

The Board selects, hires, supports, and evaluates the ISY Director, who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school. The Board focuses on strategic oversight and is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the school.

Nomination Process

To stand as a candidate, all required materials must be submitted no later than May 4, 2026, to Ms. Swe Zin Aye (Email: saye@isyedu.org).

• A written nomination from two Association members. All parents and guardians of currently enrolled students are members of the ISY Association and are eligible to nominate candidates.
• A brief candidate bio statement.
• A short introductory video of no more than two minutes. Videos should be sent to communications@isyedu.org no later than May 4, 2026.

Candidate Information and Voting

From May 5, Association members will be able to view candidate information on the Board Election web page located here. Voting will take place in person at the AGM on May 19. For those unable to attend, absentee voting will be available. Absentee ballots can be completed in person at ISY (B Building) with Ms. Swe Zin Aye from May 5 until 12:00 PM on May 19. All absentee ballots must be completed and submitted in person.

About the Role

Board members serve a two-year term, concluding in May 2028. The Board plays a vital role in guiding the long-term direction of the school, including:

• Setting strategic vision and policy
• Ensuring financial integrity and sustainability
• Approving budgets, tuition, and major projects
• Supporting and evaluating the ISY Director

Board members are expected to actively participate in meetings, school events, and committee work, and to uphold the ISY Board Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policy.

Further details, including updates on candidates, will be shared through the Board Election Page. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email.

We look forward to your participation in this important moment for our ISY community.

Warm regards,
The ISY Board of Trustees