North Central Charter Essential School

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500 Rindge RoadFitchburg, MA 01420 United States

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http://www.sizerschool.org

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Board of Trustee Member

Flexible Schedule | Fitchburg, MA 01420

The Sizer School Board of Trustees is seeking new volunteer Members to join the Board. The Sizer School Board of Trustees is the governing body of the school who is responsible for ensuring that the academic program is successful, the school’s operations and programs adhere to the terms of the charter, and the school maintains a positive financial status. The overall purpose of the Board is to connect the school with the wider community, to provide expertise to the school, to confer credibility on the school, and to build the long-term stability of the school. The Board ensures that the school is in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. It also ensures that the Board itself is operating in accordance with the rules set out by all applicable Massachusetts laws and regulations. The Board currently meets remotely once a month with one in-person Annual Meeting. The time commitment of a Board Member is approximately 3-4 hours per month, including Committee service. Outside of these hours, members are encouraged to participate in school activities and fundraising events. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Be an active advocate and ambassador for the mission and vision of the school. Act in accordance with the values of Sizer School. 2. Attend and participate in Board meetings. Prepare for these meetings by reviewing materials and bringing the materials to the meetings. 3. Contribute to the conversations and effective operation of the Board, including but not limited to: ● Support Board decisions and participate in the appraisal of the performance of the Board. ● Support the School’s policies and procedures and support the Board’s ground rules for conducting business. ● Work with other Board members to assure that the Board functions well. 4. Engage in outside meetings including but not limited to committee meetings, renewal meetings, and graduation, among other school activities and events. 5. Assist with recruiting and welcoming new Board members. 6. Help support the charitable contributions of the School by identifying and cultivating relationships with donors, volunteers, and advocates. 7. Be available to serve on a Committee or task force of the Board as a prepared and active participant. 8. Inform the Board of Trustees of any potential conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived, and abide by the decision of the Board related to the situation. 9. Focus on governance and maintain appropriate boundaries with the school and its administration, staff, teachers, and students. 10. Fulfill fiduciary duties and ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability and confidentiality. Volunteer Opportunity: 3-4 hours per month We meet remotely until at least 2025 If interested in becoming a Sizer School Board Member, please contact Marina Theberge, Volunteer Coordinator at Thebergem@sizerschool.org.

Date Posted: Sep 30, 2024

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Mission Statement

Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is a public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and participate actively in their learning. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the world who THINK for themselves, CARE about others, and ACT creatively and responsibly.

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School Type: charter. Grade Level: 7,8,9,10,11,12. School Summary:North Central Charter Essential School, a charter school located in Fitchburg, MA, serves grades 7-12 in the Sizer School (North Central Charter Essential School). It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

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