School Board Director

POSITION: School Board Director

TERM DATES: July 18 2026-November 30 2027

As required by thePennsylvania School Code public school districts are governed by a School Board that is comprised of directors/trustees who serve compliance with state and federal laws school boards establish policies and regulations by which their schools are governed.

Applicants for the vacant seat on the Carlisle Area School District School Board of Directors should submit their resume and cover letter to Mrs. Bussard School Board President at .

According to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association:

Principles for Governance and Leadership

Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve. Actions as elected and appointed board members ultimately have both short and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore school board members pledge that they will

Lead Responsibly

• Prepare for attend and actively participate in board meetings
• Work together with civility and cooperation respecting that individuals hold differing opinions and ideas
• Participate in professional development training and board retreats
• Collaborate with the Superintendent acknowledging their role as the 10th member of the board and commissioned officer of the Commonwealth

Act Ethically

• Never use the position for improper benefit to self or others
• Avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest
• Recognize school directors do not possess any authority outside of the collective board
• Accept that when a board has made a decision it is time to move forward collectively and constructively

Plan Thoughtfully

• Implement a collaborative strategic planning process
• Set annual goals that are aligned with comprehensive plans recognizing the need to adapt as situations change
• Develop a comprehensive financial plan and master facilities plan that anticipates short and long-term needs
• Allocate resources to effectively impact student success

Evaluate Continuously

• Make data-informed decisions
• Evaluate the superintendent annually
• Conduct a board self-assessment on a recurring basis
• Focus on student growth and achievement
• Review effectiveness of all comprehensive and strategic plans

Communicate Clearly

• Promote open honest and respectful dialogue among the board staff and community
• Acknowledge and listen to varied input from all stakeholders
• Promote transparency while protecting necessary confidential matters
• Set expectations and guidelines for individual board member communication

Advocate Earnestly

• Promote public education as a keystone of our Commonwealth
• Engage the community by seeking input building support networks and generating action
• Champion public education by engaging local state and federal officials

Govern Effectively

• Establish and adhere to rules and procedures for board operations
• Develop adopt revise and review policy routinely
• Align board decisions to policy ensuring compliance with the PA School Code and other local state and federal laws
• Remain focused on the role of governance effectively delegating management tasks to the administration

The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will notdiscriminate on the basis of race color age creed religion gender gender-identity sexual orientation ancestry national origin marital status pregnancy disability or any other status protected by law in its activities programs or employment practices as required by Title VITitle IX and Section 504.

No person shall on the grounds of race color age creed religion gender gender-identity sexual orientation ancestry national origin marital status pregnancy disability or any other status protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures services activities andfacilities that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons contact:

Mr. Michael R. Gogoj

Title IX Coordinator

540 West North Street

Carlisle PA 17013

Lisa Slover

Section 504 Coordinator

Director of Student Services

Office Address 623 West Penn Street

Carlisle PA 17013

ext. 17815

Required Experience:

Director