Board of Directors/Committee Membership

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OVERVIEW
A Board Director (i.e. Board Member/Director) of The RISE Schools is responsible for ensuring the school’s long-term financial stability and integrity of the charter. The board sets the strategic plan and ensures the school fulfills its mission. Directors recognize that in order to fulfill these obligations, they pledge to personally contribute needed resources and talents to maintain the school’s success.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Responsible for ensuring the school’s long-term financial stability and integrity of the charter
● The board sets the strategic plan and ensures the school fulfills its mission
● The board sets the strategic plan and ensures the school fulfills its mission
● Ensure that the charter is fulfilled
● Support the mission statement
● Abide by and uphold all governing documents (federal and state law/regulations, charter, Bylaws, governing board policies, school policies, etc.)
● Read and understand the financial statements and otherwise assist the board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
● Attend board meetings and actively participate in decision-making
● Share expertise with the board and staff
● Be an advocate for the school; promote it in ways appropriate to your profession and contacts
● Ensure the school meets all legal and corporate requirements
● Serve on or lead at least one committee each year
● Work to develop new leadership and recommend potential board members to the nominating committee
● Avoid any conflict of interest or even the appearance of conflict of interest
● Participate in school-wide events
● Newly seated board members must complete 12 hours of training over the course of a year
QUALIFICATIONS
● Sincere love of children and commitment to quality of education; Knowledge of history, mission and goals of the school; Working knowledge of bylaws and policies; Ability to handle school business with tact, professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment
● Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to take responsibility and follow through on assignments and responsibilities; Ability to work well with people individually and in a group; Specific skills or experience specific lending to the capacity of the board to govern effectively.

TERM OF SERVICE
Terms and limits are outlined in The RISE Schools Governing Board Bylaws.

COMPENSATION
Board members will not receive any compensation for their services as Board members.

TIME COMMITMENT

Members of the Board should attend each board meeting, serve, or assist on committees and be available to members, other leaders and staff estimated to require 5 - 10 hours per month. Board members should attend at least 60% of scheduled meetings in one calendar year of the Board of Directors (except for emergencies beyond the control of the board member). Newly seated board members must complete 15 hours of training. Board members who may have an unanticipated conflict with work or family obligations that render them incapable of committing the time needed to effectively govern are encouraged to resign and serve in a role, such as on a committee, that may be more appropriate to their circumstances. Serving in governance capacity is an importance commitment, as it impacts the education of hundreds of students and scores to educators who depend on the school for their livelihood.