BAEI History
February 2006
- eight parent incorporators formed Bay Area Educational Institute, Inc., a California non-profit corporation, whose purpose is to maintain and operate a school as a not-for-profit enterprise;
- along with a steering committee, seven committees were formed. The steering committee has held weekly open meetings since February 5, 2006;
- the seven committees include governance, facilities, fundraising, operations, programs, community relations, and finance;
- a seed money pledge drive was begun;
- an active facilities search was commenced;
- obtained pro bono consultation with a strategic planning consultant, with an expertise in non-profit management, regarding organizational change;
- a commercial real estate agent was retained.
March 2006
- seed money pledges were received from current parents, parents of alumni, and friends of BAEI.
- bylaws for BAEI, Inc. were drafted;
- a pro-forma budget was created;
- the active facilities search was continued;
- a web domain address at www.baei.org was obtained;
- a case statement for the high school was prepared;
- the board of trustees was appointed;
- the BAEI, Inc., bylaws were adopted
- officers were elected;
- formation of Executive Committee
- obtained pro bono consultation with strategic planning facilitator regarding implementation plan.
April 2006
- student testimonials added to blog
- tax exempt applications submitted
- active facilites search continued
May 2006
- pledges confirmed
- first donations received—thanks for the generous support!
- grant writer joined fundraising committee
- fundraising continues—we still want your help!
- several facilites available for lease seen, with on going facilites search
