Board of Directors Updates
Association Meeting 2026 Summary
We hosted a successful general meeting for the Contra Costa Christian Schools Association this past Wednesday night, and we are grateful for our association members who were in attendance. As laid out in our bylaws, the Association plays an important role in the future direction and focus for our school and is the governing body that provides overall oversight and support. Although we have sent out the minutes and presentation to Association Members, in an effort for full transparency for all parents and community members, the following are some highlights from the meeting:
Roles & Agenda:
Andrea Terwilliger, President - welcomed everyone, made some opening comments and introduced the board members:
Julius Siebenga, Head of School - introduced the Leadership Team
Andrea made an appeal to Association members to consider serving on the board or a committee.
Alan Leal announced the voting results: congratulations to Tammy Dain-Grimborn and Chris Lazaro for being voted in as new board members!
Both Alan Leal and Andrea Terwilliger were thanked for their service, Alan Leal shared a short reflection and then closed in prayer.
Roles & Agenda:
Andrea Terwilliger, President - welcomed everyone, made some opening comments and introduced the board members:
- Herself - President
- Tom Weibert - Vice President
- Alan Leal - Secretary
- Absent: Joel Faber - Treasurer
- Richard Lu - Director
- Tammy Dain-Grimborn - Director (mid-year appointment)
- Chris Lazaro - Director (mid-year appointment)
Julius Siebenga, Head of School - introduced the Leadership Team
- Himself - Head of School
- Daniel Araujo - Elementary Principal
- Juliana Basil - Middle School / High School Principal
- Lilian Im - MS/HS Vice Principal
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Highlighting high test scores, AP Platinum Award
- Focusing on Teaching for Transformation (TfT) as a new framework next year
- Many student highlights throughout the year
- Parent Satisfaction was highlighted
- Optimizing Enrollment
- Enrollment numbers were shared
- Discussion was had on attaining enrollment growth goals
- Fundraising
- Giving numbers continue to climb in all areas
- Fiduciary responsibility
- Annual budget was not balanced this year after a couple years of surpluses
- There is a healthy reserve in the bank and in investment accounts
- Long term health continues to be contingent on enrollment growth
- Teacher Retention
- For the second year in a row we are averaging 85% teacher retention
- Safety and Security
- Upgrades in cameras and software
- Shared about new security personnel on campus
- New Building Project
- Shared more about the feasibility phase we are currently in and the status of our financial model work we are doing to help fund the project.
- Shared more about the feasibility phase we are currently in and the status of our financial model work we are doing to help fund the project.
- Introduced the two nominees - Tammy Dain-Grimborn and Chris Lazaro who shared about themselves
- Andrea conducted the voting process
Andrea made an appeal to Association members to consider serving on the board or a committee.
Alan Leal announced the voting results: congratulations to Tammy Dain-Grimborn and Chris Lazaro for being voted in as new board members!
Both Alan Leal and Andrea Terwilliger were thanked for their service, Alan Leal shared a short reflection and then closed in prayer.