General Overview

Legal Status and Organizational Structure

The International School of Brno is a registered for-­profit organization run by the company Brno International School Ltd. in the Czech Republic.   It is also recognized by the Czech Ministry of Education as an international elementary school.

In accordance with Czech laws, ISB has a 3-­member Board of Directors. Positions on Board are unpaid positions.  

The Establishing entity (Brno International School s.r.o VAT Nr. 07427735) operates under the Act 90/2012 on Commercial Companies and Cooperatives (Business Corporations Act)

The Governing Body of ISB operates in line with the ISB Guiding statements, the decision-making process in ISB operations and arrangements is guided by the GS, as well as by the code of ethics, in order to:

• Fulfill the promises stated in guiding statements, policies, contracts.
• Strive for excellence
• Nurture a culture of care in which the education, safety and well-being of students and others are paramount.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Respect the dignity and equality of all individuals, groups and cultures.
• Promote global citizenship

Board of Directors (BoD)

In accordance with Czech law, the Board of Directors of legal entity (s.r.o. = LtD or GMBH) elects its own members.  The Head of School is also appointed by the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors ensures that ISB is operated in accordance with Czech Law.  While not part of the day ­to­ day operation of the school, the BoD has the following obligations to the school:

• meet at least 2x per year with the Head of ISB to approve and receive updates on the school year budget results (August) and budget forecasts for the upcoming school year (September/October)
• to discuss the development plan results and approve the development plan for the upcoming school year (July/August)
• to ensure that the development/strategic planning of the school is on track
• to ensure that the development/strategic planning of the school is in line with the school's Guiding statements and with the Long term plan.
• receive updates throughout the year and provide consultation on an as ­needed basis
• provide guidance and consultation in potentially threatening situations
• hear out a teacher of family grievance that was unresolved by the SLT
• take decisions about Tuition relief requests
• BoD is contacted by HoS (or SLT) in following matters and notes are taken in the following matters:

• Child Protection/Safeguarding matters
• Matters to be addressed potentially by lawyers
• Communications with parents or staff which might escalate into conflict situations
• Contract issues (preliminary termination contracts with staff)
• Student expulsion
• Matters to be addressed regarding rental contract

Head of School (HoS)

Head of School's role, duties and responsibilities are described in detail in the job description and in the policy “Responsibilities of admin team”.

Regarding budget and development plan, there are following procedures:

• HoS creates the budget for the school year in September (based on last results and forecast), gets BoD approval, and communicates the budget overview to the staff.
• HoS drafts the outlines of the development plan for the upcoming school year (and revises the long term DP) in July - together with SLT, gets BoD approval and communicates the overview to the staff and Parent council. The ISB development plan also includes the section ”results”, where we assess whether plans were completed and expectations met. These results are assessed after the end of the school year, usually before the meeting of the HoS and BoD.
• As part of the development plan, there are division specific sections, which are meant to be outlined in more detail by division principals, checking their alignment with the school's GS.

The BoD ensures that the school's financial affairs are managed appropriately and that the school is operating according to budget.  The BoD has access to ISB accounting data, policy manuals and student data.  

In order to ensure better transparency of topics and decision made based on communication of the BoD and HoS, meeting notes of their communication are taken here, including meeting notes from Bedget/Development-strategic meetings and Appraisal meetings.

Policy update on:

19.8.2016 - Jan

14/8/2018 - Jan

2/11/2023 - Jan

8/11/2024 - Jan