ICSA's Board & Governance

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.

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.

ICSA is organized and operated on a non-profit basis. Virtually all operating revenues are generated from the student fees. The school receives limited assistance from the United States government in the form of an annual grant.

 

Upcoming Board Meetings Announcement

We have scheduled the following dates for the upcoming board meetings

  • January 30, 2024 | February 21, 2024 | March 13, 2024 | April 17, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | June 5, 2024

The Board of Directors

Members of the 2023-2024 ICSA Board of Directors:
  • Mrs Joan Curran Dakortey, President / Chair / Trustee on the Finance Committee
  • Mrs. Carina SUGDEN; Vice President / Vice Chair /Chair of the Governance Committee
  • Mrs. Naomi Wanjiru Njeri MONOBOLOU; Treasurer / Chair of the Finance Committee
  • Mrs. Amber McCue; Secretary / US Embassy representative / Trustee on the Governance Committee
  • Mr. Jean François Le BIHAN; Trustee
  • Mrs. Nicole SHABANI; US Embassy representative / Trustee on the Finance Committee
  • Mrs. Anne Lihau-N’Kanza; Trustee on the Governance Committee
  • Mrs. Brenna Wongue; Trustee
  • Mr. Michael BREECE; Head of School, ex officio member
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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.

Policies

At ICSA, we think it’s important to be transparent about our expectations and legalities. Below, you can find links to our policies:

Strategic Plan

Minutes from Board Meetings