Selection and Replacement. Appointments to the Board of Directors are held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Bylaws. Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. The Board is responsible for the financial health of the school, managing the school’s funds responsibly and prudently while prioritizing spending with consideration given to the school’s mission, vision and educational program goals. The Board will make an effort to establish financial practices and reporting that result in accuracy and transparency. Board members participate in fundraising activities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Board. Board members put the interests of the school first and refrain from using the position for personal or partisan gain. Board business conducted at Board meetings is done per the bylaws and applicable laws (see Bylaws in Appendix A-3). Board members commit to the ethical standards set forth in the Ethical Standards agreement (see Board Ethics Statements in Appendix D-3). The Board serves as the liaison between the school and the authorizing entity. The Board and Administration will seek prospective members who have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The Board understands that effective boards are a result of intentional and strategic planning. When planning for recruitment of new members, the board considers what the anticipated future board profile should reflect, and moves forward in a deliberate fashion to determine what expertise and necessary qualities they will seek in new members. Gem Prep: Pocatello administrators and the School’s current board members continually seek out exceptional individuals to serve on the Schools’ Board through ongoing professional and personal networking opportunities. Ideal prospective members will have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The Board will leverage networking opportunities of staff, teachers, parents and community relationships such as the local Rotary Club, when seeking prospective members. When seeking hard-to-fill skills, the board may determine to seek possible candidates by posting an opening on local community boards and profession-specific communications and forums. Once a potential board candidate has been identified, their profile will be presented to the board for review and discussion, and if the members are in agreement the recruitment process may begin. The recruitment process may involve both vetting and cultivating the interest of potential future board members, prior to appointment. Future appointees will be provided with educational materials relative to online and blended learning, such as webinars, books and conferences, prior to appointment and during their service on the board. The membership of the school board has a direct impact on the ability of the school to fulfill its vision. Should the board find that certain skills are not being filled by potential board members and finds the need to recruit more broadly, the board may establish a committee to oversee the recruitment and vetting of new members, to facilitate the process of renewing the school with energetic, enthusiastic, committed and skilled leadership. The Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep: Pocatello school and has ultimate control over the school and all employee and parent concerns. If a parent or employee has a concern, they will first attempt to resolve the issue with the principal. If the issue cannot be resolved with the principal, the parent or employee may attempt a resolution with the School Academic Administrator and then the School Director. If their concern is still not resolved, it will be brought before the Board of Directors. The organization chart below demonstrates the reporting and interaction structure for Gem Prep: Pocatello, Inc. The Board of Directors is responsible: For policy development and review For the financial health of the school For administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) For the legal affairs of Gem Prep: Pocatello To adopt, advocate for and oversee a school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students To conduct an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance and teamwork. To communicate and interpret the school’s mission and other policy related matters to the public and stakeholders. To ensure there is a supportive, smoothly operating leadership team which advocates for both children and the community. School Director works under the direction of the Board. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implement the vision and mission of the school Recommend to the Board the hiring of personnel Fulfill state charter school requirements Insure GPP meets the performance requirements outlined in the performance cert Execute the policies of the Board Act as the intermediary between the Board and stakeholders Make recommendation to the Board on issues facing the school Business Manager works under the direction of the school Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Monthly and annual financial reporting to the board and outside entities Budgeting Day to day financial operations and accounting Financial records Purchasing and contracts State reporting requirements Payroll Insurance Benefits
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Selection and Replacement. Appointments to Recommendations of new board candidates and elections of the Board of Directors are will be held according to the Gem Prep: Pocatello Meridian Bylaws. Current board members and their resumes are in Appendix D-1. The Board is will be responsible for the financial health of the school, managing the school’s funds responsibly and prudently while prioritizing spending with consideration given to the school’s mission, vision and educational program goals. The Board will make an effort to establish financial practices and reporting that result in accuracy and transparency. Board members will participate in fundraising activities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Board. Board members will put the interests of the school first and will refrain from using the position for personal or partisan gain. Board business conducted at Board meetings is will be done per the bylaws and applicable laws (see Bylaws in Appendix A-3). Board members will commit to the ethical standards set forth in the Ethical Standards agreement Agreement (see Board Ethics Statements in Appendix D-3). The Board serves is to serve as the liaison between the school and the authorizing entity. The Board and Administration will seek prospective members who have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The Board understands that effective boards are a result of intentional and strategic planning. When planning for recruitment of new members, the board considers what the anticipated future board profile should reflect, and moves forward in a deliberate fashion to determine what expertise and necessary qualities they will seek in new members. Gem Prep: Pocatello Meridian administrators and the Schoolschool’s current board members continually seek out exceptional individuals to serve on the Schoolsschools’ Board through ongoing professional and personal networking opportunities. Ideal prospective members will have training or experience in accounting/finance, law, education, publicity, marketing, and/or business. The Board will leverage networking opportunities of staff, teachers, parents and community relationships such as the local Rotary Club, when seeking prospective members. When seeking hard-to-fill skills, the board may determine to seek possible candidates by posting an opening on local community boards and profession-specific communications and forums. Once a potential board candidate has been identified, their profile will be presented to the board for review and discussion, and if the members are in agreement the recruitment process may begin. The recruitment process may involve both vetting and cultivating the interest of potential future board members, prior to appointment. Future appointees will be provided with educational materials relative to online and blended learning, such as webinars, books and conferences, prior to appointment and during their service on the board. The membership of the school board has a direct impact on the ability of the school to fulfill its vision. Should the board find that certain skills are not being filled by potential board members and finds the need to recruit more broadly, the board may establish a committee to oversee the recruitment and vetting of new members, to facilitate the process of renewing the school with energetic, enthusiastic, committed and skilled leadership. The Board of Directors is the governing board of the Gem Prep: Pocatello Meridian school and has ultimate control over the school and all employee and parent concerns. If a parent or employee has a concern, they will first attempt to resolve the issue with the principal. If the issue cannot be resolved with the principal, the parent or employee may attempt a resolution with the School Academic Administrator and then the School Director. If their concern is still not resolved, it will be brought before the Board of Directors. The organization chart below demonstrates the reporting and interaction structure for Gem Prep: Pocatello, Inc. Meridian. The Board of Directors is responsibleresponsible for: For policy Policy development and review For the The financial health of the school For administrative Administrative and operational oversight (not day-to-day operations) For the The legal affairs of Gem Prep: Pocatello Meridian To adopt, advocate for and oversee a school budget, which is responsive to school goals and meets the needs of all students To conduct an annual self-evaluation of its own leadership, governance and teamwork. To communicate and interpret the school’s mission and other policy related matters to the public and stakeholders. To ensure there is a supportive, smoothly operating leadership team which advocates for both children and the community. School Director works under the direction of the Board. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implement the vision and mission of the school Recommend to the Board the hiring of personnel Fulfill state charter school requirements Insure GPP GPM meets the performance requirements outlined in the performance cert Execute the policies of the Board Act as the intermediary between the Board and stakeholders Make recommendation to the Board on issues facing the school Business Manager works under the direction of the school School Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Monthly and annual financial reporting to the board and outside entities Budgeting Day to day financial operations and accounting Financial records Purchasing and contracts State reporting requirements Payroll Insurance Benefits
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