Relationship between the Board of Directors and School Administration. Gem Innovation Schools of Idaho Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep school and has ultimate control over the school and all employee and parent concerns. If a parent or employee has a concern, they will first attempt to resolve the issue with the principal. If the issue cannot be resolved with the principal, the parent or employee may attempt a resolution with the Chief Academic Officer and then the Executive Director. If their concern is still not resolved, it will be brought before the Board of Directors. The organization chart below demonstrates the reporting and interaction structure for Gem Prep: The Board of Directors is responsible for: ● Policy development and review ● The financial health of the school ● Administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) ● The legal affairs ● The adoption, advocating and oversight of the school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students ● Conducting an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance, and teamwork ● Communicating and interpreting the school’s mission and other policy-related matters to the public and stakeholders ● Ensuring there is a supportive, smoothly operating leadership team, which advocates for both children and the community ● Selecting and evaluating the Executive Director Executive Director works under the direction of the Board. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ● Implement the vision and mission of the school ● Recommend to the Board the hiring of personnel ● Fulfill state charter school requirements ● Insure Gem Prep meets the performance requirements outlined in the performance certificate ● Execute the policies of the Board ● Act as the intermediary between the Board and stakeholders ● Make recommendations to the Board on issues facing the school Chief Financial Officer works under the direction of the Executive Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ● Monthly and annual financial reporting to the board and outside entities ● Budgeting ● Day to day financial operations and accounting ● Financial records ● Purchasing and contracts ● State reporting requirements ● Payroll ● Insurance ● Benefits ● Accounts Payable Chief Operating Officer works under the direction of the Executive Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ● Facilities management ● Supervise school operations employee ● Transportation ● Nutrition ● Building security and student safety ...
