Selection and Replacement Sample Clauses

Selection and Replacement. Annual elections for members of the Board of Directors will be held according to the Bylaws of the Charter School Corporation (see Bylaws in Appendix B). For Election Process, see Appendix D. NSCS will seek to recruit parents of students enrolled in the school and others in the community who are highly qualified to be on the Board. NSCS will seek prospective members who have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. Recruitment notices that detail the qualifications and experience required will be sent out through email to the students’ parents and others on the school’s e-mail list. They will also be posted on the school’s website. NSCS will request the assistance of its faculty and stakeholders in finding Board candidates. Since NSCS has an elected Board, the Board, itself, does not choose the future board members, therefore the role of the NSCS Board in succession planning is somewhat limited. Board Members will encourage stakeholders to find qualified members and urge them to participate in the election process. NSCS can utilize the Advisory Committees as a means to identify possible candidates. These committees provide an avenue for the school’s stakeholders to vet prospective candidates for the Board. Advisory committees have at least one Board member as Chair. Generally, no more than 6 non- board members will serve on the committee. Non-Board Members of a committee have no voting authority. When new Board Members are added, they are provided with a New Board Member Packet. This packet contains information to help them understand what is involved in being a Board Member, such as but not limited to: the NSCS Charter, roles and responsibilities, meeting laws, state statute for charter schools, ethical standards, policies and financial reports and budgets. Annually or throughout the year, at the discretion of the Chairman, there may be a training schedule to include, but not limited to, the roles/responsibilities of a Board, review of the school’s charter, the Board’s Ethical Standards, and state statutes. As appropriate, the Board may include other training, including external training, as appropriate based on costs and time. The Chairman will make sure the Board is aware of these opportunities. Board members will be encouraged to attend any staff and parent education meetings. The Board will conduct a self-assessment annually by using the Idaho School Board Association (ISBA)’s self-assessment...

Selection and Replacement. Election and appointments of Board members are staggered and held according to the Bylaws of the Corporation.

Selection and Replacement. Appointments to the Board of Directors are held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Bylaws. Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. The Board is responsible for the financial health of the school, managing the school’s funds responsibly and prudently while prioritizing spending with consideration given to the school’s mission, vision and educational program goals. The Board will make an effort to establish financial practices and reporting that result in accuracy and transparency. Board members participate in fundraising activities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Board. Board members put the interests of the school first and refrain from using the position for personal or partisan gain. Board business conducted at Board meetings is done per the bylaws and applicable laws (see Bylaws in Appendix A-3). Board members commit to the ethical standards set forth in the Ethical Standards agreement (see Board Ethics Statements in Appendix D-3). The Board serves as the liaison between the school and the authorizing entity. The Board and Administration will seek prospective members who have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The Board understands that effective boards are a result of intentional and strategic planning. When planning for recruitment of new members, the board considers what the anticipated future board profile should reflect, and moves forward in a deliberate fashion to determine what expertise and necessary qualities they will seek in new members. Gem Prep: Pocatello administrators and the School’s current board members continually seek out exceptional individuals to serve on the Schools’ Board through ongoing professional and personal networking opportunities. Ideal prospective members will have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The Board will leverage networking opportunities of staff, teachers, parents and community relationships such as the local Rotary Club, when seeking prospective members. When seeking hard-to-fill skills, the board may determine to seek possible candidates by posting an opening on local community boards and profession-specific communications and forums. Once a potential board candidate has been identified, their profile will be presented to the board for review and discussion, and if the members are in agreement the recruitment process may begin. The recruitment p...

Selection and Replacement. Legacy’s Founders believe that the leadership of its Governing Board is critical to the school’s success. Members of Legacy’s Governing Board must have clear understanding of the Harbor School MethodTM and a strong commitment to its mission and methods. The most effective way to maintain the mission and vision of the school is to appoint individuals to the board who have that strong commitment to Legacy and the Harbor School MethodTM. Appointment of members of the Governing Board will be staggered with varying length of terms according to the Bylaws.

Selection and Replacement. Yearly elections for members of the Board of Directors will be held according to the Bylaws of the Charter School Corporation. BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES The Board of Directors will have the responsibility to approve the selection of the school Principal, who shall not be one of its members. The Board also will be responsible for hearing, and approving or disapproving, the recommendations of the school Principal with respect to changes in staffing, program, or curriculum.