TVS Board Transition FAQ's

  • Does the church intend to maintain the school’s position as a strong, independent school?

    The current relationship between the church and the school will not change. While there will be changes to the membership of the board at TVS, the school will continue to have the necessary latitude to ensure its strength as a member of the Florida Council of Independent Schools – just as it always has enjoyed.

  • What is the long-term vision and growth strategy from here?

    The new TVS Board is looking forward to providing support and guidance to the new HOS in the review of the current long-term vision and growth strategy, and any modifications that are deemed necessary by the Head of School.

  • Does the church plan on closing the school?

    No. North Naples Church created The Village School in 2000, and we are excited about the future of the school on our campus; and aside from guaranteeing a quality education, our leadership promises transparency in all we do so you can feel great about where you are choosing to support, work, or send your children for their education.  

  • Why is the church involved in appointing a new board?

    The school’s bylaws have always stipulated that all members of The Village School Board of Trustees must be approved by a Charge Conference of the North Naples United Methodist Church. Due to the surprise from the outgoing Board and Head of School resignations, the Board of Stewards had to act quickly to appoint an interim Board.  The members of that Board will be expanded during the year to provide more direct representation from the parents and supporters of TVS.

  • What will the governance structure look like, and who will serve in those roles?

    A transitional board will serve for the 2026-2027 school year and will consist of:


    • Wayne VandeWall, Chair 

    • Fred Oss, Vice Chair 

    • Ron Gustason, Treasurer

    • Ken Krier, Governance Chair

    • Lindsay Dolce, Secretary 

    • Beverly Dubin 

    • Jason Rundorff 


    The governance structure remains the same since the school’s inception 26 years ago. 


  • Will there be changes to the curriculum, staffing, leadership, or school culture for the 26-27 academic year?

    The decision of the curriculum, staffing and creating the school culture will be the responsibility of the new Head of School.  The new TVS Board is fully supportive of this responsibility.  The North Naples Church will continue to offer their support in teaching the Christian principles to TVS students as is currently done.

  • Will the school still maintain its accreditation?

    The new board does not plan to deviate from any of the accreditation standards required, but still needs to fully understand those standards and will be collaborating with the Florida Council of Independent Schools over the coming weeks to better understand the requirements. 

  • Are there any changes to tuition, fees, or financial management?

    There will be no change to the 2026-2027 tuition and fees previously set.

  • Is North Naples Church a United Methodist Church?

    Yes. North Naples Church has been part of The Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church since the denomination’s inception in 1968.

  • I have additional questions not answered here, how can I ask those questions?

    We welcome questions and will do our best to answer them as we work through these changes. In the meantime, please submit questions to info@nnchurch.org.