The Parent Advisory Board (PAB) is the core of HMCDS. The majority of decisions about how the school is run come from the Board. The Board is responsible for setting the tuition and fees; budgeting; planning repairs and facility maintenance; addressing personnel issues and benefits; organizing fundraising events; as well as handling any other policy issues that arise during the school year.
The PAB meets once monthly, generally on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Committees meet beforehand from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. Childcare is usually provided and all parents are welcome to attend. The chairperson is elected each year in June.
The PAB has the following committees:
- Building & Grounds – advises the PAB on maintenance issues and coordinates repairs needed for the school.
- Fundraising & Social – organizes the two major fundraisers and makes suggestions to the PAB about other fundraising opportunities.
- Education – organizes various workshops and lectures for HMCDS parents.
- Finance & Personnel - advises the PAB on fiscal policies and planning, namely tuition and fees; and makes recommendations to the PAB on personnel issues.
- IT & Web - administration of the HMCDS web site, plus assistance with the school's computers and information technology (e.g., electronic newsletter, calendars, etc.)