Five voting seats
The Governing Committee brings five distinct perspectives together to protect the mission, educational quality, students and responsible operation of The Amanah Institute of ABAS.
An Amanah to fulfill
Committee seats represent governance perspectives. They do not automatically create staff positions or give an individual independent authority to supervise personnel, change curriculum, issue religious rulings or make unilateral decisions for the Institute.
Disability or the need for reasonable accommodation does not by itself disqualify an otherwise eligible person.
Committee seats
Seat 1 is held by the Founder. The Institute is recruiting qualified Muslims for Seats 2 through 5.
Niyyah Bramley
Protects the Institute’s mission, Qur’an and authentic Sunnah foundation, five-school structure, ABAS framework and long-term institutional continuity. The Founder serves as a voting member and initially serves as Chair.
Permanent Founder seatHelps protect the Institute’s Islamic educational foundation, evidence standards and religious integrity. This member contributes to governance review of significant Islamic educational matters, curriculum concerns, policies and Islamic-content questions while remaining within the limits of their knowledge and seeking qualified guidance when needed.
Initial term: 1 yearProvides governance perspective on curriculum quality, learning standards, assessments, outcomes, instructor authorization and the Five-School Learning Path. This member helps ensure that educational decisions are structured, measurable, accessible and aligned with the Institute’s approved academic framework.
Initial term: 18 monthsBrings focused attention to student support, safeguarding, accessibility, accommodations, privacy, conduct, rights and the well-being of children and adults served by the Institute. This member helps review policies and decisions that affect a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment.
Initial term: 2 yearsProvides governance perspective on operations, budgeting, financial responsibility, sustainability, partnerships and responsible community stewardship. This member helps the Committee evaluate whether plans are practical, properly supported and consistent with the Institute’s mission and available resources.
Initial term: 30 monthsBefore voting
Non-Founder members must complete the Governing Committee orientation, sign the Service Agreement, submit an initial conflict disclosure and complete applicable screening before voting. All five members complete annual refresher training.
Terms of service
The first appointments use the staggered terms shown above. After those initial terms, non-Founder appointments are renewable two-year terms. Renewal is not automatic and follows the process established in the Governance Charter.
