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Governance 101

Governance 101. Roles and Responsibilities of Board of Trustees. Who?. The Board of Trustees is the organized group of volunteers who, collectively, are legally and morally accountable for the viability of the organization The Board only has authority when it votes as group

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Governance 101

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  1. Governance 101 Roles and Responsibilities of Board of Trustees

  2. Who? • The Board of Trustees is the organized group of volunteers who, collectively, are legally and morally accountable for the viability of the organization • The Board only has authority when it votes as group • Unless so designated, no single member has authority for the board as a whole.

  3. Governance • This encompasses legal responsibilities, general oversight, planning and policy making, and meeting fiduciary requirements • The Bylaws delineate the board’s duties and powers

  4. Duty of Care A Board member - has the legal responsibility to put the welfare of the organization ahead of his/her own -has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the school - attends Board meetings and actively participates

  5. Duty of Loyalty A Board Member must -not knowingly do anything that would harm the school -not vote on any matter on which s/he has a personal interest

  6. Duties of the Board of Trustees • To govern and to be directly accountable to the state • To hire and evaluate school leaders • To ensure compliance with all state and federal laws • To develop strategic and accountability plans • To oversee finances and to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities • To ensure charter renewal

  7. Expectations of a Trustee • Governor Fulfilling governance functions • Ambassador Reaching out to the community • Sponsor Donating time and resources • Consultant Utilizing skills and expertise on behalf of the organization

  8. Open Meeting Law • Board of Trustees is required to adhere to Open Meeting Law (G.L.c.30A,S11A1/2) - post meeting time and date • Hold open, public discussions - Keep accurate records (OML….subsequent training session)

  9. Resources • www.doe.mass.edu/charter/governance/adminguide.doc • www.doe.mass.edu/charter/laws.html • www.uscharterschools.org/gb/governance/contents.htm Creating an Effective Charter School Governing Board Guidebook • www.boardcafe.orgThe Board Café • www.Boardsource.orgBuilding EffectiveNon-Profit Boards • Massachusetts Charter Schools Trustees Guide Feist, Marci Cornell. 1999. The Massachusetts Charter Schools Trustees Guide. Boston: Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research

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