New York State Association of Independent Schools
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| Formation | October 8, 1947 |
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| Founder | Paul D. Shafer |
| Headquarters | 17 Elk Street (First Floor) NY 12207 Albany, New York |
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Executive Director
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Dr Mark W. Lauria |
| Website | nysais |
Coordinates: 42°39′13″N 73°45′17″W / 42.653586°N 73.754782°W
The New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) is an association of 194 independent schools, ranging from nurseries to high schools, in New York State. Founded in 1947, NYSAIS is the second largest state association of independent schools in the United States. In 2017 its member schools enrolled approximately 82,000 students. It was established "to protect independent schools from obstructive legislation and regulation". NYSAIS accredits its member schools, provides professional development, and works with community leaders to support the needs and interests of independent schools throughout the state. NYSAIS is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) as well the NAIS Commission on Accredition.
"The New York State Association of Independent Schools promotes the independence, well-being, and public understanding of, and respect for, New York independent schools and serves as an accrediting body chartered by the New York State Board of Regents."
To accomplish its mission, the New York State Association of Independent Schools:
The New York State Association of Independent Schools is governed by a Board of Trustees which meets on a regular basis, including an annual meeting at Mohonk Mountain House on the first Wednesday of November. The current President of the NYSAIS Board of Trustees is Dr. James Dawson who is the Head of School at Professional Children's School in New York City. Past Presidents of NYSAIS include Jody Douglass (Buffalo Seminary), Scott Gaynor (Stephen Gaynor School), Stephen Watters (The Green Vale School), Stephen M. Clement III (The Browning School), Rick Bryan (Nichols School), Drew Castertano (Millbrook School), Dorothy A. Hutcheson (The Nightingale-Bamford School), Charles Hertrick (Allendale Columbia School), and Archibald A. Smith III (Trinity-Pawling School). The current Executive Director of NYSAIS is Dr. Mark W. Lauria who began his tenure in 2009. Past Executive Directors were Dr. Appleton Mason (1968-1976), Stephen Hinrichs (1976-1986), Fredrick Calder (1996-2007) and Elizabeth "Penny" Riegelman (2007-2009).
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