Governance and Operation Clause Samples

Governance and Operation. The operation of the governing board of the Charter School shall be as set forth in this paragraph. i. The governing board of the Charter School shall consist of no fewer than seven (7) members. ii. No more than one (1) member of the governing board shall be employed by or be otherwise compensated by the Charter School. iii. No more than one (1) member of the governing board shall be employed by the management company (if any) operating the Charter School. iv. Membership and composition of the governing board shall be subject to and at all times shall operate in compliance with the by-laws of the Charter School and the Illinois Open Meetings Act. v. Members of the governing Board of the Charter School shall have duties and responsibilities consistent with the Illinois General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act of 1986, and as stated in the Agreement or the Application. vi. Members of the governing board of the Charter School shall provide responsible stewardship and shall meet all legal and ethical obligations. vii. The governing board shall hold meetings at least four times per year at a date, time, and place which is convenient to the public of Winnebago and ▇▇▇▇▇ Counties, Illinois; and shall issue appropriate notice of said meetings in accordance with the time and publication requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. viii. Appropriate notice must be given for meetings of any committee (e.g., executive, finance, personnel, development, and audit committees) or advisory board at which the business of the Charter School may or will be discussed. ix. In order to conduct business, the Charter School must have a quorum, which is defined as a majority of the members. To the extent an act of the Charter School requires a vote by its board members, such act shall require an affirmative vote of the quorum of the board members.

Governance and Operation. The parties recognize and acknowledge that, pursuant to Section 22-305-104(1) and (2), the School is a public, non-sectarian, non- religious, non-home-based school which operates within and is a part of the District and which is accountable to the District Board of Education for the purposes of ensuring compliance with applicable provisions of this Contract and the requirement of Section 15 of article IX of the Colorado Constitution. The nature and extent of parental, professional educator and community involvement in the governance and operation of the School as set forth in the School’s policies is accepted by the District Board to the extent permissible under federal and Colorado law and subject to all conditions of this Contract.

Governance and Operation. Community Roots shall govern and operate the charter school as set forth in its application to the extent permissible under federal and state law and subject to all conditions of this contract.

Governance and Operation. (See Annexe 1 – Operating rules vitalisation committee) (1) representative of the MRC Council; (1) representative (Director General) of a municipality Q5; (3) citizens from different sectors and environments. Non-voting members: (2) representatives of the MRC (one (1) from the administration, one (1) development agent); (1) representative of the MAMH. The members of the vitalization committee will have to accept and sign the code of ethics in effect at the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent. The general mandate of the vitalization committee is to see to the application of the agreement, in accordance with the applicable standards and programs, and to manage the administrative and financial follow-up. The Vitalization Committee shall in particular: - Adopt the operating rules of the vitalization committee; - Formulate a vitalization framework and recommend its adoption by the MRC. In accordance with the conditions of use set out in Appendix A, this framework includes - The preferred axes of vitalization; - The types of projects that will be favoured; - Project selection criteria; - Applicable assistance rates and thresholds; - Governance rules (e.g., project submission deadline) when the envelope will be used to participate in the financial arrangement of projects. - Validate and recommend to the MRC the initiatives, projects or interventions that should receive financial support under the agreement. - Ensure that the objectives of the agreement are met. The work of the committee is governed by the operating rules of the vitalization committee, particularly with regard to the coordination of the committee and the monitoring of its work, the holding of meetings, the role of members and resource persons, the decision-making process, quorum, committee coordination, the length of members' terms of office and conflicts of interest. The committee is responsible for selecting the recipients of any financial assistance. The committee makes recommendations for funding to the MRC Council for approval. The MRC Council is responsible for the final decision regarding the funding of the proposed projects. The committee shall meet a minimum of 4 times a year (4 for project analysis, 1 for the adoption of the report). The draft agenda, date, place, time of the meeting as well as, to the extent possible, all documents to be studied must be sent to the committee members at least FIVE days in advance. The meeting shall be called by the MRC. All voting members of the Vitalization C...

Governance and Operation. The PDC is currently composed of twelve (12) representatives from grade levels, buildings departments, and the administration. At the conclusion of the 2014-2015 contract year, the term of office for bargaining unit members on the committee will be one (1) year, and selection of those members will be made mutually by the Superintendent and NREA President. At that time, the Superintendent and NREA President will review and determine the number of members of the Committee going forward. a. The Committee will be co-chaired by the Superintendent/designee and the NREA President/designee. b. The Committee will be trained in team building skills, consensus decision making and the North Ridgeville Interest Based Problem Solving Process (Appendix L) and will develop procedures for governance of the PDC. c. The Committee will operate by consensus. d. The Committee will meet as determined mutually by the co-chairs. e. Minutes for PDC meetings will be provided to Committee members and the DLT. f. Participation on the PDC will be voluntary.

Governance and Operation. The Forest Grove Community School shall govern and operate the charter school as set forth in its corporate documents to the extent permissible under federal and state law and subject to all conditions of this Contract.

Governance and Operation. (Two-tiered system) 1. The Governing Board is composed of one Board of Education member selected by the respective Boards of Education from each Member District. 2. The Governing Board is authorized to delegate to the Executive Board authority to manage particular operations of the Joint Agreement program in accordance with the terms set forth in the delegation, always reserving to itself, however, the full authority to continue to administer the Joint Agreement in accord with its terms. 3. The Governing Board shall seek the advice of the Executive Board on matters pertaining to employment and budget, as provided for in this Joint Agreement and in annual delegations to the Executive Board.

Governance and Operation. A. Corporate Status 20 B. Non-Religious, Non-Sectarian Status 22 C. Non-Discrimination 22 D. Public Meeting and Public Records 22 E. Operational Powers 23 F. Third Party Contracts 23 G. Annual Report and Site Visit(s) 23 H. Term 24 I. Termination 24 J. Dissolution 26 K. Property Inventory Control 27 L. Complaint Policy 27 8. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS A. Criminal Background Checks – Employees 27 B. Criminal Background Checks -- Volunteers 27 C. Teacher and Administrator Licensure and Registration with Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) 27 D. Highly Qualified Staff for Purposes of No Child Left Behind 27 E. Building Administrator 28 F. Professional Development 28 9. INSURANCE and LEGAL LIABILITIES A. Insurance 28 B. Additional Insurance Requirements 29 C. Legal Liabilities 29 D. Waiver 30 E. Full Faith of Credit 31 F. Indemnification 31 G. District Disclaimer of Liability 32 H. ADA/504 32 I. Transportation 32 10. Renewal of Charter 33 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS A. Entire Agreement 33 B. Separate Contract for Lease/Rent of Facility and Equipment 33 C. Governing Law 33 D. Assignment 33 E. Terms and Conditions of Application 34 F. Conflict Between Application and Contract 34 G. District and PBCCS Liaison 34 H. Amendment 34 I. Notice 34 J. Definition of Business Day 35 K. Address of Parties for Written Notice 35 L. No Waiver 35 M. Severability 35 N. Delegation 35 O. Prior Actions 35 P. Attorney Fees 36 Q. Incorporation of Application and Other Exhibits 36 THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into by and between the Crook County School District (“District”) and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Butte 501, Inc. (PB 501), an Oregon non-profit corporation doing business as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Butte Community Charter School (PBCCS), a registered assumed name.

Governance and Operation. ECS shall govern and operate the charter school as set forth in its original proposal to the extent permissible under federal and state law and subject to all conditions of this Contract.