Common use of Board Member Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Board Member Qualifications. The appointed Board of Directors will be legally accountable for the operation of Gem Prep. The school is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws and rules and acknowledges its responsibility for identifying essential laws and regulations, and complying with them. The board of directors not only seeks potential board members who support Gem Prep students but also who have the specific skill set needed on the board. The Board of Directors is comprised of a talented and seasoned group of professionals and civic leaders. Board expertise and strength covers all necessary governance areas such as education, law, real estate, strategy, finance, management and community relations, etc. Further strengthening the board, the current board chair has six years of governance experience with Gem Prep schools, and the vice-chair has 11. Board Composition Profile & Terms of Service Board Member Name Education Law, Compliance Operations Real Estate Facilities Strategy Accounting Finance Business Management Politics, External Relations Years of Service Current Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Chair X X X X From 03/2014 6/30/21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice Chair X X X From 05/2009 6/30/21 Xxxx Call X X X From 08/2012 6/30/22 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X X X From 09/2018 6/30/20 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx X X X From 02/2016 6/30/20 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx X X From 12/2016 6/30/20 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X From 12/2019 6/30/22 A vital element in the plans for the Gem Prep school has been the governance of the GIS Board of Directors. The GIS Board has been governing multiple Gem Prep Schools for a considerable time and has been integral in the growth and development plans of Gem Prep. Therefore, a transition plan from a founding board to a governing board is not necessary. Recruitment and nomination of potential new board members is the responsibility of the board’s Governance Committee. When recruiting, the committee leverages professional networks, as well as the connections of staff, teachers, parents, and community members. When less than two board members possess any categorized skills set, the committee identifies that skill as the recruitment priority. Further, if board members cannot be identified who possesses the necessary skills set, the Committee recommends board training in order to develop expertise in that skill within existing board members. Board members must share a commitment to the mission of the school, and be willing to volunteer their expertise to ensure the school’s success in fulfilling its mission. GIS school board members are committed to continued development. The board believes strongly in seeking out relevant board training opportunities to assist in making Gem Prep a high performing college preparatory school, which prepares students for college, career, and citizenship. Board members identify their greatest needs for professional learning. Once needs are identified, the board develops a professional development plan which provides opportunities for board members to advance their expertise, and to strengthen and deepen the board as a whole. The annual school budget includes funding for board training and development opportunities. Board members attend regular training such as the Idaho School Board Association’s annual convention. They also attend the State Department of Education charter school workshops, which provide information about best practices and common challenges of charter boards. These workshops and training opportunities also provide critical networking connections for board members. A New Board Members packet is provided to new board members. This packet contains information to help them understand what is involved in being a board member. Packets include, but are not limited to, the GIS Board Handbook, the school charter, roles and responsibilities, open meeting and record laws, state statute for charter schools, ethical standards, conflict of interest information, board policies, financial reports, and budgets. New members are also provided with educational materials relative to Gem Prep’s educational model, such as webinars, books, and conferences, prior to appointment, and during their service on the board.

Board Member Qualifications. The appointed Board of Directors will be legally accountable for the operation of Gem Prep. The school is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws and rules and acknowledges its responsibility for identifying essential laws and regulations, and complying with them. The board of directors not only seeks potential board members who support Gem Prep students but also who have the specific skill set needed on the board. The Board of Directors is comprised of a talented and seasoned group of professionals and civic leaders. Board expertise and strength covers all necessary governance areas such as education, law, real estate, strategy, finance, management policy, and community relations, etcmanagement. Further strengthening the board, the current board chair has six seven years of governance experience with Gem Prep schools, . (Appendix C D2: Board of Directors and the vice-chair has 11. Petitioning Group) Board Composition Profile & Terms of Service Board Member Name Education Law, Compliance Operations Real Estate Facilities Strategy Accounting Finance Business Management Politics, External Relations Years of Service Current Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Chair X X X X From 03/2014 6/30/21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 6/30/24 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Vice Chair X X X From 05/2009 6/30/21 Xxxx Call X X X X From 08/2012 6/30/22 10/2020 6/30/23 Xxx Xxx X X X From 08/2021 6/30/24 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X X X From 09/2018 6/30/20 6/30/23 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx X X X X X From 02/2016 6/30/20 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx X X From 12/2016 6/30/20 07/2022 6/30/23 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X X From 12/2019 6/30/22 6/30/25 A vital element in the plans for the Gem Prep school has been the governance of the GIS Board of Directors. The GIS Board has been governing multiple Gem Prep Schools for a considerable time many years and has been integral in the growth and development plans of Gem Prep: Xxxxx. Therefore, a transition plan from a founding board to a governing board is not necessary. Recruitment and nomination of potential new board members is the responsibility of the board’s Governance Committee. When recruiting, the committee leverages professional networks, as well as the connections of staff, teachers, parents, and community members. When less than two It is critical that board members possess any categorized not only the skill sets Gem Prep needs, but also a demeanor or professionalism and civility. When no board members possess a necessary skills set, the committee identifies that skill as the recruitment prioritypriority for future board members. Further, if board members cannot be identified who possesses the necessary skills set, the Committee recommends board training in order to develop expertise in that skill within existing board members. Board members must share a commitment to the mission of the school, and be willing to volunteer their expertise to ensure the school’s success in fulfilling its mission. GIS school board members are committed to continued development. The board believes strongly in seeking out relevant board training opportunities to assist in making Gem Prep a high performing college preparatory school, which prepares students for college, career, and citizenship. Board members identify (typically annually) their greatest needs for professional learning. Once needs are identified, the board develops a professional development plan which provides opportunities for board members to advance their expertise, and to strengthen and deepen the board as a whole. Typically, Board members also schedule an annual retreat where they receive additional training on subjects they identify as their greatest need for continued professional learning in their roles. The annual school budget includes funding for board training and development opportunities. Board members also attend regular training such as the Idaho School Board Association’s annual convention. They As necessary, they also attend the State Department of Education charter school workshops, which provide information about best practices and common challenges of charter boards. These workshops and training opportunities also provide critical networking connections for board members. A New Board Members packet is provided to new board members. This packet contains information to help them understand what is involved in being a board member. Packets include, but are not limited to, the GIS Board Handbook, online training created by BLUUM, the school charter, roles and responsibilities, open meeting and record laws, state statute for charter schools, ethical standards, conflict of interest information, board policies, financial reports, and budgets. New members are also provided with educational materials relative to Gem Prep’s educational model, such as webinars, books, and conferences, prior to appointment, and during their service on the board.

Board Member Qualifications. The appointed Board of Directors will be legally accountable for the operation of Gem Prep: Meridian North. The school is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws and rules and acknowledges its responsibility for identifying essential laws and regulations, and complying with them. The board of directors not only seeks potential board members who support Gem Prep students but also who have the specific skill set needed on the board. The Board of Directors is comprised of a talented and seasoned group of professionals and civic leaders. Board expertise and strength covers all necessary governance areas such as education, law, real estate, strategy, finance, management and community relations, etc. Further strengthening the board, the current board chair has six five years of governance experience with Gem Prep schools, and the vice-chair has 1110. Board Composition Profile & Terms of Service Board Member Name Education Law, Compliance Operations Real Estate Facilities Strategy Accounting Finance Business Management Politics, External Relations Years of Service Current Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Chair X X X X From 03/2014 6/30/21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice Chair X X X From 05/2009 6/30/21 Xxxx Call X X X From 08/2012 6/30/22 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X X X From 09/2018 6/30/20 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx X X X From 02/2016 6/30/20 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx X X From 12/2016 6/30/20 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X From 12/2019 6/30/22 A vital element in the plans for the Gem Prep Prep: Meridian North school has been the governance of the GIS Board of Directors. The GIS Board has been governing multiple four Gem Prep Schools for a considerable time and has been integral in the growth and development plans of Gem Prep: Meridian North. Therefore, a transition plan from a founding board to a governing board is not necessary. Recruitment and nomination of potential new board members is the responsibility of the board’s Governance Committee. When recruiting, the committee leverages professional networks, as well as the connections of staff, teachers, parents, and community members. When less than two board members possess any categorized skills set, the committee identifies that skill as the recruitment priority. Further, if board members cannot be identified who possesses the necessary skills set, the Committee recommends board training in order to develop expertise in that skill within existing board members. Board members must share a commitment to the mission of the school, and be willing to volunteer their expertise to ensure the school’s success in fulfilling its mission. GIS school board members are committed to continued development. The board believes strongly in seeking out relevant board training opportunities to assist in making Gem Prep a high performing college preparatory school, which prepares students for college, career, and citizenship. Board members identify their the greatest needs for professional learning. Once needs are identified, the board develops a professional development plan which provides opportunities for board members to advance their expertise, and to strengthen and deepen the board as a whole. The annual school budget includes funding for board training and development opportunities, which is fully reimbursable by the state. Board members attend regular training such as the Idaho School Board Association’s annual convention. They also attend the State Department of Education charter school workshops, which provide information about best practices and common challenges of charter boards. These workshops and training opportunities also provide critical networking connections for board members. A New Board Members packet is provided to new board members. This packet contains information to help them understand what is involved in being a board member. Packets include, but are not limited to, the GIS Board Handbook, the school charterGPMN Charter, roles and responsibilities, open meeting and record laws, state statute for charter schools, ethical standards, conflict of interest information, board policies, financial reports, and budgets. New members are also provided with educational materials relative to Gem Prep’s educational model, such as webinars, books, and conferences, prior to appointment, and during their service on the board.