Parent Update from the Executive Director
December 2017
Dear CTC Parents,
This month, I would like to briefly answer a question that is periodically asked of me, “what do you do as the Executive Director”? Essentially, my job is to help lead the agency by overseeing day-to-day operations in all areas, as well as helping the Board in planning for the longer term.
So my day can vary widely, however there are some things that remain constant. For example, I typically attend campus management meetings once a week where we discuss specific students needs and issues, as well as more general matters impacting the campus or the organization as a whole. I also meet weekly with the seven people who report to me (that includes both of our Principals). These meeting cover all aspects of daily operations with the goal of ensuring that your children are provided with the best therapeutic and educational programming possible.
I also spend about 25% of my time working with the 14 members of our Board of Directors. These unpaid volunteers are ultimately responsible for seeing to it that we achieve our mission. This includes setting the agency direction, supervising me and assuring that our operations are of the highest quality and financial sustainability. They have 6 committees that help them achieve these goals and I try to attend all of their meetings.
There is so much more to the job! It involves everything from pushing forward on our Oakland sewage treatment plant, to identifying funding to spruce up our Fair Lawn campus. From ensuring we can recruit and retain the best staff possible, to working on policies and procedures in all aspects of our operations. I also will drive down to Trenton, or wherever else a meeting is called, to educate our public officials and other stakeholders on the vital importance of and need for private schools like ours to best serve your children.
I also try everyday to spend some time walking through one of the campuses and observing your precious children and the amazing things that they accomplish each day with our talented staff. That is my favorite part of the job. It sustains and energizes me to face any challenge or obstacle in our efforts to see that your children get the best services possible to maximize and enhance their lives, as well as to support you as much as we can.
Let me know if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions for other matters to cover in my monthly report to you. As always, you can contact me anytime by phone at 201-797-7440 ext 3258 or by email at
kberger@ctcacademy.org
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Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year!
Regards,
Ken Berger
Executive Director
