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License # 430709411
5038 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
408.251.8633
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Mandala Children's House Inc. is a §501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation. Our Board of Directors is composed of a group of parents who dedicate themselves to helping Mandala live out its mission to "nurture children, support families, and nourish staff." The purpose of the Board is to set goals and policies that follow the philosophy of our school and reflect the diverse needs of our children and families. The Board acts as a "compass," guiding our future while holding us accountable to our original vision. Board members are elected for two-year periods. They each take responsibility for one particular area of service. Each spring, we recruit new board members. We encourage all interested parents to apply.
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Tammy Dhanota,Chairperson
Email : tdhanota@sbcglobl.net
Tammy is a returning member who will serve as our chairperson this year. Her daughter, Rory Savannah, is a happy Mandala graduate and now attending Norwood Creek Elementary. Her younger daughter, Kailey Janessa, is now attending the MWF morning preschool at Mandala this year. Tammy has worked as a marketing, advertising, and communications specialist in the public transportation field for almost 15 years. Tammy is creative, enthusiastic, and energetic, and she is very excited to lead the board this year. |
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Rose Ponce, Finance
Email : roseponce@gmail.com
Rose has two sons who have graduated from Mandala, Marcus, and Joseph, who attend St. Victor's. Her daughter, Micaela will be attending the TTH Morning Early Preschool in the fall of 2009. Rose is a CPA and her accounting background brings forth a wealth of information to Mandala's business and financial needs. Her husband, Mike, currently maintains our website and their concerted effort is greatly appreciated! |
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Diana Salim, Fundraising
Email : diana0530@yahoo.com
Diana is a returning board member who will be working with Rose Chang and Atty Rosas on fundraising. Her daughter Elizabeth will attend Mandala in the afternoon this year. Diana’s son Justin is a happy Mandala graduate. Diana has a special interest in children’s health issues and she has coordinated several fascinating parent classes on this subject for Mandala. |
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Christine Sen, Communications
Christine is a returning board member who continues to enjoy coordinating communications for the Mandala Board. Christine’s two children recently graduated from Mandala. Their experience at Mandala was joyful for the entire family and makes her happy to be part of the Mandala community. Christine is looking forward to working with this dynamic group in the coming year. |
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Carrie Anderson, Treasurer
Email : clanderson@wwdb.org
Carrie has been active in the Mandala community for three years now, one as a room parent and now returning to serve a second year on the Board. She and her husband Bill have two daughters attending Mandala, Katelyn and Vanessa. Carrie, along with her co-chair Tammy, handle the special events that happen at Mandala, both in-class and school-wide, such as the Ice Cream Social, Halloween Carnival, and End of School Picnic. Carrie's passion for event planning, with her strong background in marketing, makes this a natural fit. Prior to her position on the Board, she was a local MOPS director and served on several committees at her church. Carrie is excited to be a part of this strong team that currently serves the Mandala community. |
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Atty Rosas,Fundraising
Email : attyotr@yahoo.com
Atty joined the Mandala Board this year and is looking forward to working with Rose and Diana on fundraising. Atty has lived in the East Foothills community her entire life and feels fortunate to have such a wonderful school so close to her home in the community that she loves. Atty has two sons, Jordan and Julian. Jordan has been attending Mandala for the past year and a half and has been very happy. In addition to motherhood, Atty enjoys her rewarding career as an Occupational Therapist (OT) working with children who have special needs. Atty is excited to play a role in helping Mandala continue to educate young children for many more years to come. |
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Gwen Sotelo, Events & Activities
Email : gwenmax@yahoo.com
Gwen is new to the Mandala board. She will bring the skills she has gained as a mother, interior designer, and elementary teacher to work with this incredible team to realize the goals Mandala has set. Her two daughters; Juliana and Rachel will have many memories and positive experiences here. By being involved, Gwen hopes to support the school staff and teachers so that they are able to thrive while continuing with their awesome work with children. |
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Rose Chang, Fundraising
Email : rhosebud@yahoo.com
Rose is new to the board this year and is a third year Mandala parent. Her daughter, Kimberly will attend the MWF afternoon class this fall and her son, Daniel will be attending TTH early preschool. Rose has been a busy, stay at home mom since Daniel was born. She is excited to serve on the board. Rose will be bringing a lot of new ideas to the fundraising team. |
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The Role of the Board of Directors
Specifically, the duties of the Board are:
- Vote on decisions regarding the direction and policies of the total school program
- Model the school philosophy
- Hold school personnel accountable for modeling and implementing its stated philosophy in all areas
- Hire and terminate employees, based on administrative recommendations
- Vote on independent contractor contracts with day care providers, based on the recommendation of the Childcare Director
- Review budgets and hold the school to financial accountability
- Act as grievance board for staff and parents
- Keep the overview of the entire program
- Provide ongoing support, feedback and input to the Administrative Staff
- Elect new Board members and officers
Membership
The membership of the Board consists of 6 to 9 members, at least fifty percent of whom must be parent-users, including advocates for the preschool and the day care parents.
Meetings
A three-hour evening meeting is held on a monthly basis at the school.
Liability
As elected members of the Board of a non-profit organization, Board members are not held liable in the event of litigation against the organization unless a Board member has acted contrary to Board policy or outside of his or her role as a Board member. |
Criteria for Candidates
The Board searches for candidates who are qualified and willing to agree to the following conditions of service:
- To support the philosophy, goals, values, and policies of the school
- To accept the "team" concept of the Board structure, understanding that this calls for flexibility, effective communication, and consensus decision-making
- To accept all aspects of confidentiality, during and after terms of office
- To be willing and able to devote the time necessary to Board activities,
- To understand that Mandala has a "working board," not a figure-head board
- To avoid engaging in activities which constitute a conflict of interest and to abstain from voting on issues in which the Board determines that a conflict of interest exists
- To refrain from representing himself or herself as a spokesperson of the Board without the express authorization of the Board
- To make a commitment for a two-year term of office
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