Common use of Board Member Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Board Member Qualifications. Doral Academy of Idaho’s founding board consists of a diverse group of people that meets the experience and skills necessary to successfully oversee the school. The various qualifications and expertise as well as names of the various Board Members are listed below: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx (Proposed Board Chair) Accounting, Real Estate CPA, Realtor Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Financial Management, CFO Educational Software, CFO Xxxxxxxx St. Xxxx Education, Curriculum & Instruction State of Idaho Teaching Certificate, K-8, Board Certified Behavior Analyst Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Stay At Home Mom/Homemaker, Real Estate DOC Drawer/Funder, Escrow Officer Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Real Estate Agent, Stay at Home Mom, Educator Realtor, Business Owner, ParaProfessional and Teacher Transition Plan Once the charter is approved the board will transition to its role as a governing entity. The board anticipates to be a working board prior to the school opening and will both govern and assist with operations since minimal staff will be in place. With the mission and vision in the forefront, the board will do anything and everything to help get the school off the ground, from seeking facilities to developing programs. Once a principal is identified and hired, all management duties will be transferred to him or her. The board may still assist the principal until the school opens, but the goal is to transition away from operations. Systems will be developed to allow the board to effectively provide appropriate oversight, and the board will shift its focus to strategic issues and building the school’s reputation. DAI structured its founding committee with the governing board role in mind. None of our members are seeking employment at the school, and we all joined the committee because we are passionate about the school’s mission and believe we bring an expertise to ensure the school is successful and to perform as guardians of the “public trust.”

Board Member Qualifications. Doral Academy The appointed Board of Idaho’s Directors will be legally accountable for the operation of Gem Prep. The school is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws and rules and acknowledges its responsibility for identifying essential laws and regulations, and complying with them. The board of directors not only seeks potential board members who support Gem Prep students but also who have the specific skill set needed on the board. The Board of Directors is comprised of a talented and seasoned group of professionals and civic leaders. Board expertise and strength covers all necessary governance areas such as education, law, real estate, strategy, finance, management and community relations, etc. Further strengthening the board, the current board chair has six years of governance experience with Gem Prep schools, and the vice-chair has 11. (Appendix C: Board of Directors and Petitioning Group) Board Composition Profile & Terms of Service Board Member Name Education Law, Compliance Operations Real Estate Facilities Strategy Accounting Finance Business Management Politics, External Relations Years of Service Current Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Chair X X X X From 03/2014 6/30/21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice Chair X X X From 05/2009 6/30/21 Xxxx Call X X X From 08/2012 6/30/22 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X X X From 09/2018 6/30/20 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx X X X From 02/2016 6/30/20 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx X X From 12/2016 6/30/20 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X From 12/2019 6/30/22 Transition Plan A vital element in the plans for the Gem Prep school has been the governance of the GIS Board of Directors. The GIS Board has been governing multiple Gem Prep Schools for a considerable time and has been integral in the growth and development plans of Gem Prep. Therefore, a transition plan from a founding board consists to a governing board is not necessary. Board Member Recruitment and Training Recruitment and nomination of a diverse group potential new board members is the responsibility of people that meets the experience and skills necessary to successfully oversee board’s Governance Committee. When recruiting, the school. The various qualifications and expertise committee leverages professional networks, as well as names the connections of staff, teachers, parents, and community members. When less than two board members possess any categorized skills set, the various committee identifies that skill as the recruitment priority. Further, if board members cannot be identified who possesses the necessary skills set, the Committee recommends board training in order to develop expertise in that skill within existing board members. Board Members are listed below: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx (Proposed Board Chair) Accounting, Real Estate CPA, Realtor Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Financial Management, CFO Educational Software, CFO Xxxxxxxx St. Xxxx Education, Curriculum & Instruction State of Idaho Teaching Certificate, K-8, Board Certified Behavior Analyst Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Stay At Home Mom/Homemaker, Real Estate DOC Drawer/Funder, Escrow Officer Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Real Estate Agent, Stay at Home Mom, Educator Realtor, Business Owner, ParaProfessional and Teacher Transition Plan Once the charter is approved the board will transition to its role as members must share a governing entity. The board anticipates to be a working board prior commitment to the school opening and will both govern and assist with operations since minimal staff will be in place. With the mission and vision in the forefront, the board will do anything and everything to help get the school off the ground, from seeking facilities to developing programs. Once a principal is identified and hired, all management duties will be transferred to him or her. The board may still assist the principal until the school opens, but the goal is to transition away from operations. Systems will be developed to allow the board to effectively provide appropriate oversight, and the board will shift its focus to strategic issues and building the school’s reputation. DAI structured its founding committee with the governing board role in mind. None of our members are seeking employment at the school, and we all joined the committee because we are passionate about the school’s mission and believe we bring an be willing to volunteer their expertise to ensure the school’s success in fulfilling its mission. GIS school is successful board members are committed to continued development. The board believes strongly in seeking out relevant board training opportunities to assist in making Gem Prep a high performing college preparatory school, which prepares students for college, career, and citizenship. Board members identify their greatest needs for professional learning. Once needs are identified, the board develops a professional development plan which provides opportunities for board members to advance their expertise, and to perform strengthen and deepen the board as guardians a whole. The annual school budget includes funding for board training and development opportunities. Board members attend regular training such as the Idaho School Board Association’s annual convention. They also attend the State Department of Education charter school workshops, which provide information about best practices and common challenges of charter boards. These workshops and training opportunities also provide critical networking connections for board members. A New Board Members packet is provided to new board members. This packet contains information to help them understand what is involved in being a board member. Packets include, but are not limited to, the “public trustGIS Board Handbook, the school charter, roles and responsibilities, open meeting and record laws, state statute for charter schools, ethical standards, conflict of interest information, board policies, financial reports, and budgets. New members are also provided with educational materials relative to Gem Prep’s educational model, such as webinars, books, and conferences, prior to appointment, and during their service on the board.”

Board Member Qualifications. Doral Academy ‌ The appointed Board of Idaho’s Directors will be legally accountable for the operation of Gem Prep. The school is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws and rules and acknowledges its responsibility for identifying essential laws and regulations, and complying with them. The board of directors not only seeks potential board members who support Gem Prep students but also who have the specific skill set needed on the board. The Board of Directors is comprised of a talented and seasoned group of professionals and civic leaders. Board expertise and strength covers all necessary governance areas such as education, law, real estate, strategy, finance, management and community relations, etc. Further strengthening the board, the current board chair has seven years of governance experience with Gem Prep schools. (Appendix C: Board of Directors and Petitioning Group) Board Composition Profile & Terms of Service Board Member Name Education Law, Compliance Operations Real Estate Facilities Strategy Accounting Finance Business Management Politics, External Relations Years of Service Current Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Chair X X X X From 03/2014 6/30/21 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Vice Chair X X X X X X X From 10/2020 6/30/23 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X X X From 09/2018 6/30/23 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx X X X From 02/2016 6/30/23 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx X X X X From 03/2021 6/30/22 Xxxxxx Xxxx X X X X From 12/2019 6/30/22 Transition Plan‌ A vital element in the plans for the Gem Prep school has been the governance of the GIS Board of Directors. The GIS Board has been governing multiple Gem Prep Schools for a considerable time and integral in the growth and development plans of Gem Prep: Twin Falls. Therefore, a transition plan from a founding board consists to a governing board is not necessary. Board Member Recruitment and Training‌ Recruitment and nomination of a diverse group potential new board members is the responsibility of people that meets the experience and skills necessary to successfully oversee board’s Governance Committee. When recruiting, the school. The various qualifications and expertise committee leverages professional networks, as well as names the connections of staff, teachers, parents, and community members. If there is a board member vacancy, the committee desires to find a board member within the Twin Falls community, however, it's critical that the right board member, who possesses the skill set Gem Prep needs, is found. When less than two board members possess any categorized skills set, the committee identifies that skill as the recruitment priority. Further, if board members cannot be identified who possesses the necessary skills set, the Committee recommends board training in order to develop expertise in that skill within existing board members. Board members must share a commitment to the mission of the various Board Members are listed below: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx (Proposed Board Chair) Accounting, Real Estate CPA, Realtor Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Financial Management, CFO Educational Software, CFO Xxxxxxxx St. Xxxx Education, Curriculum & Instruction State of Idaho Teaching Certificate, K-8, Board Certified Behavior Analyst Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Stay At Home Mom/Homemaker, Real Estate DOC Drawer/Funder, Escrow Officer Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Real Estate Agent, Stay at Home Mom, Educator Realtor, Business Owner, ParaProfessional school and Teacher Transition Plan Once the charter is approved the board will transition be willing to its role as a governing entity. The board anticipates to be a working board prior to the school opening and will both govern and assist with operations since minimal staff will be in place. With the mission and vision in the forefront, the board will do anything and everything to help get the school off the ground, from seeking facilities to developing programs. Once a principal is identified and hired, all management duties will be transferred to him or her. The board may still assist the principal until the school opens, but the goal is to transition away from operations. Systems will be developed to allow the board to effectively provide appropriate oversight, and the board will shift its focus to strategic issues and building the school’s reputation. DAI structured its founding committee with the governing board role in mind. None of our members are seeking employment at the school, and we all joined the committee because we are passionate about the school’s mission and believe we bring an volunteer their expertise to ensure the school’s success in fulfilling its mission. GIS school is successful board members are committed to continued development. The board believes strongly in seeking out relevant board training opportunities to assist in making Gem Prep a high performing college preparatory school, which prepares students for college, career, and citizenship. Board members identify the greatest needs for professional learning. Once needs are identified, the board develops a professional development plan which provides opportunities for board members to advance their expertise, and to perform strengthen and deepen the board as guardians a whole. The annual school budget includes funding for board training and development opportunities. Board members attend regular training such as the Idaho School Board Association’s annual convention. They also attend the State Department of Education charter school workshops, which provide information about best practices and common challenges of charter boards. These workshops and training opportunities also provide critical networking connections for board members. A New Board Members packet is provided to new board members. This packet contains information to help them understand what is involved in being a board member. Packets include, but are not limited to, the “public trustGIS Board Handbook, the school charter, roles and responsibilities, open meeting and record laws, state statute for charter schools, ethical standards, conflict of interest information, board policies, financial reports, and budgets. New members are also provided with educational materials relative to Gem Prep’s educational model, such as webinars, books, and conferences, prior to appointment, and during their service on the board.”