Selection and Replacement. Appointments to the Board of Directors are held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Bylaws. See Appendix A-3 Bylaws regarding election process The Board of Directors seats Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. Board of Director’s Responsibilities 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. Recruiting Board Members 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 process may involve both vetting and cultivating the interest of potential future board members, prior to appointment. Future appointees will be provided with educational materials relative to online and blended learning, such as webinars, books and conferences, prior to appointment and during their service on the board. The membership of the school board has a direct impact on the ability of the school to fulfill its vision. Should the board find that certain skills are not being filled by potential board members and finds the need to recruit more broadly, the board may establish a committee to oversee the recruitment and vetting of new members, to facilitate the process of renewing the school with energetic, enthusiastic, committed and skilled leadership. Relationship between the Board of Directors and School Administration The Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep: Pocatello 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 School Academic Administrator and then the School 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: Pocatello, Inc. The Board of Directors is responsible: For policy development and review For the financial health of the school For administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) For the legal affairs of Gem Prep: Pocatello To adopt, advocate for and oversee a school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students To conduct an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance and teamwork. To communicate and interpret the school’s mission and other policy related matters to the public and stakeholders. To ensure there is a supportive, smoothly operating leadership team which advocates for both children and the community. School 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 GPP meets the performance requirements outlined in the performance cert Execute the policies of the Board Act as the intermediary between the Board and stakeholders Make recommendation to the Board on issues facing the school Business Manager works under the direction of the school 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
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Selection and Replacement. Appointments to Annual elections for members of the Board of Directors are will be held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Bylaws. See Appendix A-3 Bylaws regarding election process The Board of Directors seats Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. Board of Director’s Responsibilities 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 Charter School Corporation (see Bylaws in Appendix A-3B). For Election Process, see Appendix D. Recruiting Board members commit Members NSCS will seek to the ethical standards set forth recruit parents of students enrolled in the Ethical Standards agreement (see Board Ethics Statements in Appendix D-3). The Board serves as the liaison between the school and others in the authorizing entitycommunity who are highly qualified to be on the Board. Recruiting Board Members The Board and Administration NSCS will seek prospective members who have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The 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 understands that effective boards are a result of intentional and strategic planningcandidates. When planning for recruitment of new Since NSCS has an elected Board, the Board, itself, does not choose the future board members, therefore the board considers what role of the anticipated future board profile should reflectNSCS 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, 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 no more than 6 non- board members continually seek out exceptional individuals to will serve on the Schools’ committee. Non-Board through ongoing professional Members of a committee have no voting authority. Board Training and personal networking Evaluation 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. Ideal prospective Board members will have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or businessbe encouraged to attend any staff and parent education meetings. The Board will leverage networking opportunities of staff, teachers, parents and community relationships such as conduct a self-assessment annually by using the local Rotary Club, when seeking prospective membersIdaho School Board Association (ISBA)’s self-assessment tool (see Appendix G). 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 The data will be presented used to improve the Board and its individual member’s functionality. An example may be the discovery that the Board is weak in financial knowledge, leading to additional training specific to educational finances. Ethical Standards NSCS is a member of the ISBA and adheres to the board for review ISBA ethical standards. Each Board member is required to read, understand, sign and discussion, and if adhere to the members are in agreement the recruitment process may begin. The recruitment process may involve both vetting and cultivating the interest of potential future board members, prior to appointment. Future appointees will be provided with educational materials relative to online and blended learning, such as webinars, books and conferences, prior to appointment and during their service on the board. The membership ethical standards of the school board has a direct impact on the ability of the school to fulfill its visionBoard. Should the board find that certain skills are not being filled by potential board members and finds the need to recruit more broadly, the board may establish a committee to oversee the recruitment and vetting of new members, to facilitate the process of renewing the school with energetic, enthusiastic, committed and skilled leadership. Our Ethical Standards Agreement is in Appendix F. Relationship between the Board of Directors and School Administration The Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep: Pocatello 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 School Academic Administrator and then the School Director. If their concern is still not resolved, it will be brought before the Board of Directors. The organization chart below in Appendix H demonstrates the reporting and interaction structure for Gem PrepNSCS. The relationship of the Board of Directors to the NSCS administration is as follows: Pocatello, Inc. Board of Directors The Board of Directors is responsible: • For policy development and review • For the financial health of the school • For administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) • For the annual evaluation of the Head of School • For the legal affairs of Gem Prep: Pocatello NSCS • To refer administrative communications to the administration, as appropriate, and to follow the Board-established chain of command • To adopt, advocate for and oversee a school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students students. • To delegate to the Administrators responsibility for all administrativefunctions, except those specifically reserved to the Board through board policy • To conduct an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance and teamwork. • To seek the administration’s recommendation before taking action. • To communicate and interpret the school’s mission and other policy related matters to the public and stakeholders. • To ensure there is a supportive, smoothly smoothly, operating leadership team team, which advocates for both children and the community. Head of School Director works under As the direction highest position at the school and reporting to the Board of Directors the Head of School responsiblibites are: • Passionately lead and promote the ideals of the original charter including further expansion and development of the Business and Economics focus. • Accept leadership accountability in collaboration with the Administrative Team (Principals, Vice Principals) for continual development, transformation, implementation, and evaluation of the Strategic Plan including mission, values, vision, goals, objectives, and action plans. • Represent, communicate, and advocate on behalf of North Star at authorizing agencies, local school districts, local and state government agencies, local colleges and universities, and business partners, as directed by the Board. Responsibilities include• Ensure legal and ethical integrity and credibility at North Star. • Recruit, but manage, evaluate, provide leadership to, and inspire the leadership team, including Principals and Assistant Principals of School. • Execute all decisions approved by the Board. Understand that authority resides with the Board, organizational bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, charter agreements, state and federal law. Communication • To be the “Face” of North Star, maintaining a passionate, enthusiastic, visible and accessible presence to North Star families and local communities, promoting, recruiting, and advocating for the continual success of North Star students, faculty, administrators and staff. • Provide responsive and anticipatory communication with transparency, trust, and integrity understanding that this is an institution funded by the taxpayers and thus all North Star employees are not limited to: Implement “public servants” in the vision and mission best meaning of the school Recommend term. • Provide the Board with regular updates of the schools’ activities regarding curriculum implementation, board directives, and fiscal matters. • Provide timely communication out to the Board the hiring of personnel Fulfill Board, parents, staff, local community, local school districts and state charter school requirements Insure GPP meets the performance requirements outlined in the performance cert Execute the policies of the Board Act as the intermediary between the Board and stakeholders Make recommendation to the Board on issues facing the school Business Manager works under the direction of the school 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 Benefitsfederal agencies.
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Selection and Replacement. Appointments to Recommendations of new board candidates and elections of the Board of Directors are will be held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Meridian Bylaws. See Appendix A-3 Bylaws regarding election process The Board of Directors seats Seats Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. Board of Director’s Directors Responsibilities The Board is will be 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 will participate in fundraising activities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Board. Board members will put the interests of the school first and will refrain from using the position for personal or partisan gain. Board business conducted at Board meetings is will be done per the bylaws and applicable laws (see Bylaws in Appendix A-3). Board members will commit to the ethical standards set forth in the Ethical Standards agreement Agreement (see Board Ethics Statements in Appendix D-3). The Board serves is to serve as the liaison between the school and the authorizing entity. Recruiting Board Members 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 Meridian administrators and the Schoolschool’s current board members continually seek out exceptional individuals to serve on the Schoolsschools’ 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 process may involve both vetting and cultivating the interest of potential future board members, prior to appointment. Future appointees will be provided with educational materials relative to online and blended learning, such as webinars, books and conferences, prior to appointment and during their service on the board. The membership of the school board has a direct impact on the ability of the school to fulfill its vision. Should the board find that certain skills are not being filled by potential board members and finds the need to recruit more broadly, the board may establish a committee to oversee the recruitment and vetting of new members, to facilitate the process of renewing the school with energetic, enthusiastic, committed and skilled leadership. Relationship between the Board of Directors and School Administration The Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep: Pocatello Meridian 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 School Academic Administrator and then the School 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: Pocatello, Inc. Meridian. The Board of Directors is responsibleresponsible for: For policy Policy development and review For the The financial health of the school For administrative Administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) For the The legal affairs of Gem Prep: Pocatello Meridian To adopt, advocate for and oversee a school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students To conduct an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance and teamwork. To communicate and interpret the school’s mission and other policy related matters to the public and stakeholders. To ensure there is a supportive, smoothly operating leadership team which advocates for both children and the community. School 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 GPP GPM meets the performance requirements outlined in the performance cert Execute the policies of the Board Act as the intermediary between the Board and stakeholders Make recommendation to the Board on issues facing the school Business Manager works under the direction of the school School 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
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Selection and Replacement. Appointments to Annual elections for members of the Board of Directors are will be held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Bylaws. See Appendix A-3 Bylaws regarding election process The Board of Directors seats Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. Board of Director’s Responsibilities 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 Charter School Corporation (see Bylaws in Appendix A-3B). For Election Process, see Appendix D. Recruiting Board members commit Members NSCS will seek to the ethical standards set forth recruit parents of students enrolled in the Ethical Standards agreement (see Board Ethics Statements in Appendix D-3). The Board serves as the liaison between the school and others in the authorizing entitycommunity who are highly qualified to be on the Board. Recruiting Board Members The Board and Administration NSCS will seek prospective members who have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The 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 understands that effective boards are a result of intentional and strategic planningcandidates. When planning for recruitment of new Since NSCS has an elected Board, the Board, itself, does not choose the future board members, therefore the board considers what role of the anticipated future board profile should reflectNSCS 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, 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 no more than 6 non- board members continually seek out exceptional individuals to will serve on the Schools’ committee. Non-Board through ongoing professional Members of a committee have no voting authority. Board Training and personal networking Evaluation 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. Ideal prospective Board members will have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or businessbe encouraged to attend any staff and parent education meetings. The Board will leverage networking opportunities of staff, teachers, parents and community relationships such as conduct a self-assessment annually by using the local Rotary Club, when seeking prospective membersIdaho School Board Association (ISBA)’s self-assessment tool (see Appendix G). 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 The data will be presented used to improve the Board and its individual member’s functionality. An example may be the discovery that the Board is weak in financial knowledge, leading to additional training specific to educational finances. Ethical Standards NSCS is a member of the ISBA and adheres to the board for review ISBA ethical standards. Each Board member is required to read, understand, sign and discussion, and if adhere to the members are in agreement the recruitment process may begin. The recruitment process may involve both vetting and cultivating the interest of potential future board members, prior to appointment. Future appointees will be provided with educational materials relative to online and blended learning, such as webinars, books and conferences, prior to appointment and during their service on the board. The membership ethical standards of the school board has a direct impact on the ability of the school to fulfill its visionBoard. Should the board find that certain skills are not being filled by potential board members and finds the need to recruit more broadly, the board may establish a committee to oversee the recruitment and vetting of new members, to facilitate the process of renewing the school with energetic, enthusiastic, committed and skilled leadership. Our Ethical Standards Agreement is in Appendix F. Relationship between the Board of Directors and School Administration The Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep: Pocatello 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 School Academic Administrator and then the School Director. If their concern is still not resolved, it will be brought before the Board of Directors. The organization chart below in Appendix H demonstrates the reporting and interaction structure for Gem PrepNSCS. The relationship of the Board of Directors to the NSCS administration is as follows: Pocatello, Inc. Board of Directors The Board of Directors is responsible: • For policy development and review • For the financial health of the school • For administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) • For the annual evaluations of Elementary, Secondary, Academic and Financial administrators • For the legal affairs of Gem Prep: Pocatello NSCS • To refer administrative communications to the administration, as appropriate, and to follow the Board-established chain of command • To adopt, advocate for and oversee a school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students students. • To delegate to the Administrators responsibility for all administrativefunctions, except those specifically reserved to the Board through board policy • To conduct an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance and teamwork. • To seek the administration’s recommendation before taking action. • To communicate and interpret the school’s mission and other policy related matters to the public and stakeholders. • To ensure there is a supportive, smoothly smoothly, operating leadership team team, which advocates for both children and the community. School Director Elementary and Secondary Administrators The Elementary and Secondary Administrators works under the direction of the BoardBoard of Directors and are empowered to provide educational direction, administration, and on-site day-to-day operation of the elementary and secondary schools, respectively, as well as certain decisions concerning but not limited to: • Implementing the vision and mission of the school • Recommend to the Board the hiring of personnel • Providing instructional materials and supplies • Allocating classroom resources • Fulfilling state charter school requirements • Building school-wide community • Providing special services • Contracting educational services • Contracting SPED services • Manage the disciplinary policy • Developing curriculum, instruction and assessment • Implementing professional development • Resolving employment and personnel issues • Overseeing enrollment and attendance • Conducting teacher evaluations • Supplying annual educational reports • Executing the policies of the Board • Acting as an intermediary between the Board of Directors and stakeholders • Communicating to the Board on NSCS’s academic performance • Making recommendations to the Board on issues facing the school • Supervising student scheduling • Student enrollment and records • Attendance • State reports concerning students, faculty, and staff • Parent and public relations Academic Administrator The Academic Administrator works under the direction of the Board of Directors, with a primary focus on the teachers through the following, but not limited to, responsibilities: • Provide teacher mentorship and coaching K-12 • Oversee Teacher Leadership teams • Oversee ISEE reporting related to student data management • Oversee Professional Development and in-services events • Oversee Special Education initiatives and process • State assessment planning, scheduling and implementation • Oversee building security and student safety • Oversee Substitute teacher roster, training and evaluations • Participate in integrated curriculum development K-12 Finance Administrator The Finance Administrator will work under the direction of the Board of Directors. Responsibilities The Finance Administrator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Monthly and Annual financial reporting to the Board and outside entities • Day to day financial operations and accounting • Financial records • Purchasing/Contracting • State reporting requirements • Payroll • Insurance • Benefits • Facilities management Administrative Assistant(s) The administrative assistant(s) will work under the direction of the Elementary and Secondary Administrator. The administrative assistant(s) responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Implement the vision • Student enrollment and mission of the school Recommend to the Board the hiring of personnel Fulfill state charter school requirements Insure GPP meets the performance requirements outlined in the performance cert Execute the policies of the Board Act records • Attendance • State reports • Parent and public relations The composite administrative team as the intermediary between the Board and stakeholders Make recommendation to the Board on issues facing the school Business Manager works under identified herein may, at the direction of the school Director. Responsibilities include but Board of Directors, be further organized to operate as a self-directing administrative/management team with cross-training and appropriate joint decision making and collaboration so long as requirements for certification as required by the Idaho Code 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 Benefitsfully observed.
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Selection and Replacement. Appointments to Annual elections for members of the Board of Directors are will be held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Bylaws. See Appendix A-3 Bylaws regarding election process The Board of Directors seats Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. Board of Director’s Responsibilities 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 Charter School Corporation (see Bylaws in Appendix A-3B). For Election Process, see Appendix D. Recruiting Board members commit Members NSCS will seek to the ethical standards set forth recruit parents of students enrolled in the Ethical Standards agreement (see Board Ethics Statements in Appendix D-3). The Board serves as the liaison between the school and others in the authorizing entitycommunity who are highly qualified to be on the Board. Recruiting Board Members The Board and Administration NSCS will seek prospective members who have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The 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 understands that effective boards are a result of intentional and strategic planningcandidates. When planning for recruitment of new Since NSCS has an elected Board, the Board, itself, does not choose the future board members, therefore the board considers what role of the anticipated future board profile should reflectNSCS 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, 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 no more than 6 non- board members continually seek out exceptional individuals to will serve on the Schools’ committee. Non-Board through ongoing professional Members of a committee have no voting authority. Board Training and personal networking Evaluation 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. Ideal prospective Board members will have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or businessbe encouraged to attend any staff and parent education meetings. The Board will leverage networking opportunities of staff, teachers, parents and community relationships such as conduct a self-assessment annually by using the local Rotary Club, when seeking prospective membersIdaho School Board Association (ISBA)’s self-assessment tool (see Appendix G). 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 The data will be presented used to improve the Board and its individual member’s functionality. An example may be the discovery that the Board is weak in financial knowledge, leading to additional training specific to educational finances. Ethical Standards NSCS is a member of the ISBA and adheres to the board for review ISBA ethical standards. Each Board member is required to read, understand, sign and discussion, and if adhere to the members are in agreement the recruitment process may begin. The recruitment process may involve both vetting and cultivating the interest of potential future board members, prior to appointment. Future appointees will be provided with educational materials relative to online and blended learning, such as webinars, books and conferences, prior to appointment and during their service on the board. The membership ethical standards of the school board has a direct impact on the ability of the school to fulfill its visionBoard. Should the board find that certain skills are not being filled by potential board members and finds the need to recruit more broadly, the board may establish a committee to oversee the recruitment and vetting of new members, to facilitate the process of renewing the school with energetic, enthusiastic, committed and skilled leadership. Our Ethical Standards Agreement is in Appendix F. Relationship between the Board of Directors and School Administration The Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep: Pocatello 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 School Academic Administrator and then the School Director. If their concern is still not resolved, it will be brought before the Board of Directors. The organization chart below in Appendix H demonstrates the reporting and interaction structure for Gem PrepNSCS. The relationship of the Board of Directors to the NSCS administration is as follows: Pocatello, Inc. Board of Directors The Board of Directors is responsible: For policy development and review For the financial health of the school For administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) For the annual evaluations of Elementary, Secondary, Academic and Financial administrators For the legal affairs of Gem Prep: Pocatello NSCS To refer administrative communications to the administration, as appropriate, and to follow the Board-established chain of command To adopt, advocate for and oversee a school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students students. To delegate to the Administrators responsibility for all administrative functions, except those specifically reserved to the Board through board policy To conduct an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance and teamwork. To seek the administration’s recommendation before taking action. To communicate and interpret the school’s mission and other policy related matters to the public and stakeholders. To ensure there is a supportive, smoothly smoothly, operating leadership team team, which advocates for both children and the community. School Director Elementary and Secondary Administrators The Elementary and Secondary Administrators works under the direction of the Board. Responsibilities includeBoard of Directors and are empowered to provide educational direction, administration, and on-site day-to-day operation of the elementary and secondary schools, respectively, as well as certain decisions concerning but are not limited to: Implement Implementing the vision and mission of the school Recommend to the Board the hiring of personnel Fulfill Providing instructional materials and supplies Allocating classroom resources Fulfilling state charter school requirements Insure GPP meets Building school-wide community Providing special services Contracting educational services Contracting SPED services Manage the performance requirements outlined in the performance cert disciplinary policy Execute Developing curriculum, instruction and assessment Implementing professional development Resolving employment and personnel issues Overseeing enrollment and attendance Conducting teacher evaluations Supplying annual educational reports Executing the policies of the Board Act Acting as the an intermediary between the Board of Directors and stakeholders Make recommendation Communicating to the Board on NSCS’s academic performance Making recommendations to the Board on issues facing the school Business Manager Supervising student scheduling Student enrollment and records Attendance State reports concerning students, faculty, and staff Parent and public relations Academic Administrator The Academic Administrator works under the direction of the school DirectorBoard of Directors, with a primary focus on the teachers through the following, but not limited to, responsibilities: Provide teacher mentorship and coaching K-12 Oversee Teacher Leadership teams Oversee ISEE reporting related to student data management Oversee Professional Development and in-services events Oversee Special Education initiatives and process State assessment planning, scheduling and implementation Oversee building security and student safety Oversee Substitute teacher roster, training and evaluations Participate in integrated curriculum development K-12 Finance Administrator The Finance Administrator will work under the direction of the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include The Finance Administrator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited toto the following: Monthly and annual Annual financial reporting to the board Board and outside entities Budgeting Day to day financial operations and accounting Financial records Purchasing and contracts Purchasing/Contracting State reporting requirements Payroll Insurance BenefitsBenefits Facilities management Administrative Assistant(s) The administrative assistant(s) will work under the direction of the Elementary and Secondary Administrator. The administrative assistant(s) responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Student enrollment and records Attendance State reports Parent and public relations The composite administrative team as identified herein may, at the direction of the Board of Directors, be further organized to operate as a self-directing administrative/management team with cross-training and appropriate joint decision making and collaboration so long as requirements for certification as required by the Idaho Code are fully observed.
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