Volunteer TMSA Governing Board Member
Volunteer TMSA Governing Board Member
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06-04-2025
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
A volunteer Board of Director (i.e. Board Member/Director) of The Main Street Academy Board is responsible for ensuring the schools longterm 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 schools success. Board member selection and preference will be given to non TMSA parents/family members.
A volunteer Board of Director (i.e. Board Member/Director) of The Main Street Academy Board is responsible for ensuring the schools longterm 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 schools success. Board member selection and preference will be given to non TMSA parents/family members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that the charter is fulfilled.
- Support the Executive Director and Administration in carrying out the vision and mission of the school.
- 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 decisionmaking.
- Share expertise with the board and staff.
- Be an advocate for the school; promote it in ways appropriate to your profession and contacts.
- Make a personal contribution as outlined in the TMSA Bylaws and Policies.
- Obtain various means of support for the organizations fundraisers or otherwise assist in providing resources to further the schools mission.
- Fulfill all fiduciary duties.
- Participate in short and longerrange strategic plan activities.
- 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 schoolwide events.
- Failure to fulfill responsibilities above may result in removal from the board.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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
3year term as outlined in the TMSA Governing Board Bylaws.
3year term as outlined in the TMSA Governing Board Bylaws.
COMPENSATION
Board members will not receive any compensation for their services as Board members.
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 approximately 5 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.
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 approximately 5 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.
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Volunteer
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