Governance
International Community School
The school is operated by the International Community School of Abidjan Association, a non-profit association formed in accordance with Ivorian law. The United States Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire is recognized as the founding sponsor of the school.
Parents or guardians of enrolled children are automatically given membership in the Association, and special membership is given to faculty and the administration. The Association meets bi-annually: once per semester.
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Composition of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of nine members, chosen from the regular and honorary members of the Association, at least five of whom shall be elected. The Founding Sponsor may appoint up to two voting members to the Board.
The Board oversees the governance and direction of the school by holding regular meetings, retreats, and being actively involved in committee work. -
Non-profit basis
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Upcoming Board Meetings Announcement
We have scheduled the following dates for the upcoming board meetings
2024-2025 Board Meeting Dates
September 18 | October 11 | November 8 | November 13 – Fall AGM | December 6 | January 24 | February 28 | March 26 | April 11 | April 13 – Spring AGM | May 14* | June 11**
*Incoming, elected Board members invited to observe **2025-2026 Board members assume voting rights
Board Meeting Agenda: Friday, April 11, 2025
The Board of Directors
MEMBERS OF THE 2024-2025 ICSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Mr. Abdoulaye Kone
Trustee, Treasurer
Ms. Amber McCue
Trustee, US Embassy Representative, Chair
Dr. Anne Lihau – N’Kanza
Trustee
Mr. Arthur Cima
Trustee
Ms. Brenna Wongue
Trustee, Secretary
Ms. Carina Sugden
Trustee, Vice Chair
Mr. Henry Roberts
Trustee, US Embassy Representative
Ms. Joan Darkortey
Trustee
Ms. Kamna Matthew
Trustee
Leadership
- The Director of ICSA is the Chief Executive Officer who is directly responsible to the Board of Directors. The Director is assisted by the Lower School and Upper School Principals, and by the Head of Operations, who oversees the Human Resources, the Business Office, the General Services and Technology.
- The Senior Leadership Team of ICSA is composed the Head of School, the Head of Operations, the two Principals, the Curriculum Coordinator, the Athletics Director, the Director of Technology, and the Service-Learning Coordinator.
- The Lower School and Upper School Principals are the educational leaders in their division and responsible for the short and long-term goals of the school, as well as the day-to-day management of the school.
At ICSA, we think it’s important to be transparent about our expectations and legalities. Below, you can find links to our policies:
- The School and its Goals
- Board Operations
- Finance
- Statutes
- Code of Conduct
- Code of Ethics
- Strategic Plan Status & Update for Community
