Board of Trustees

The Portledge Board of Trustees is a vital part of our community, with a primary focus on the long-term success of our school.

Lindsey Barnett has been a dedicated member of the Portledge School community for over 18 years. A proud parent of two Portledge alumni and one current Upper School student, she brings a unique blend of passion, commitment, and perspective to her leadership.

A Long Island native, Lindsey has spent the past 12 years building a highly successful career in real estate. She is currently affiliated with Compass, one of the nation’s premier brokerage firms, and was recently recognized on the 2025 RealTrends Verified list, placing her among the top 1.5% of agents nationwide.

Since joining the Portledge Board of Trustees in 2015, Lindsey has served in numerous leadership roles, including five years as Vice President. Her influence on the school’s growth and development has been significant. She has served as Chair of the Capital Campaign for The Chen Center Project, Co-Chair of the Buildings and Design Committee, Chair of Development, Chair of the Athletics and Wellness Committee, Benefit Gala Chair, and Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign for the Commons Building.
Lindsey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she was an All-American in lacrosse. She later received a Master’s degree in Education from Bank Street College and began her career in education at The Brick Church School and as a lacrosse coach at the Brearley School in New York City.

She currently resides in Locust Valley with her husband, Duke, and their three children: Reese ’23, Tyler ’24, and Hope ’28.

Portledge School’s Board of Trustees bears ultimate responsibility for the well-being of the school.

Members are nominated by the Governance Committee and elected by the full Board. New members are selected for the particular talents or experience that they can bring to Portledge School’s affairs as well as for their knowledge of and involvement in the school's activities. The full Board meets at least five times a year at the school to receive reports from its various committees and from the Head of School.

Main Areas of Responsibility

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

Appointment of the Head of School

The Board delegates all administrative functions to the Head of School.
Finances

The Board sets the budget for each year, authorizes fund-raising activities, and ensures that the program operates within its fiscal limits. The Board is also responsible for properly managing Portledge School's endowment funds.
Policy Making

The Board determines the school's objectives and sees that those objectives are appropriately achieved.
Committees

The Board handles most of its business through standing committees, which meet as and when necessary. The present committees are:

Executive Committee
Accreditation Committee
Athletics Committee
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Design and Construction Committee
Development Committee
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Governance Trustees
Finance/Audit/Endowment
Lower School Task Force
Risk Management

Board of Trustees Look Book