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Governing Board of Directors
Board Roles and Responsibilities
The Governing Board of the Academy will interpret school district and state educational policies for the school; delegate administrative duties; make decisions on educational and budget matters; make continuous appraisal of the educational and administrative process; and administer funds for education judiciously
The Board is accountable for the academic, financial, and operational policies of the Academy. The governing board will approve all budgets, set policy, establish procedures, approve selection of the director, and ensure the financial and administrative management of the Academy. Further, the governing board will ensure that the Academy's performance standards are met or exceeded, that ongoing assessments are accomplished, that financial reports are made and controls are in place, that state and district requirements are met, and that annual progress and accountability reports are made to the sponsor and other entities as required by law. The governing board, however, is not involved in the daily administration of the Academy. The day-to-day operation of the Academy will be overseen by a Principal (as described below and Job Descriptions).
Members of the Governing Board will possess the requisite qualifications and desire to ensure success of the school as expressed in its mission and the Guiding Principles set forth by the State of North Carolina charter school law. The Board includes at least the following: one educator or administrator, members of the community, community/business leaders, and parents of students, not to exceed a total of 11 but no less than members. Selection criteria for the Board includes: (1) expressed commitment to the School's vision and mission, (2) credibility and integrity in the community, and (3) professional, educational and/or practical expertise. The members will serve staggered terms to ensure continuity. Members of the Board will be fingerprinted as required.
A Principal, who reports directly to the Board of Directors, will administer the Academy. The position is considered to be a major administrative appointment with significant duties and responsibilities. The Principal will be a qualified individual with experience in education, budgeting, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for schools. The Principal will be responsible for recommending employment, supervising, and evaluating all Academy staff.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOVERNING MEMBERS
- Formulating and interpreting policies;
- Making decisions on educational and budget matters;
- Making a continuous appraisal of the educational and administrative process;
Policymaking
(a) developing an employment policy to hire a principal who will carry out its policy through the development and implementation of administrative directives.
Educational Planning and Appraisal.
(b) acquiring reliable information from responsible sources which will enable it to make the best possible decisions about the scope and nature of the educational program.
(c) requiring appraisal of the results of the educational program.
Staffing and Appraisal.
(d) employing the staff necessary for carrying out the instructional program and establish salaries and salary schedules, and other terms and conditions of employment, as well as for personnel policies in application.
(e) appraising the effectiveness of its staff by providing for their regular evaluation.
Financial Resources.
(f) adopting a budget that will provide the financial base for staff, buildings, materials, and equipment which will enable the Academy of carry out the educational program.
(g) exercising control over the finances of the Academy to ensure proper use of, and accounting for, all Academy funds.
School Facilities.
(h) determining Academy housing needs, for communicating these needs to the community, for purchasing sites, and approving building plans that will support and enhance the educational program.
Communication with Public.
(i) adequate and direct means for keeping the local citizenry informed about the Academy and for keeping itself informed about the wishes of the public.
Judicial
(j) acting as a court of appeal for staff members, students, and the public when issues involve Board policy and its fair implementation.
The Board will exercise the above powers and duties only when convened in a legally constituted meeting
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