Governance

Governance Support

Being on the board of a charter school is a rewarding and educational experience. It’s a fantastic way to give back to your community and be a part of making positive change right in your own neighborhood.

Unfortunately, being a public board member also presents many challenges. As a board member, you have fiduciary responsibilities to federal, state, and local entities. You also carry personal labiality should you fail to meet your obligations.

TES is here to support school boards through professional development, establishment of board policies and systems, and oversight of charter, federal, and state obligations. We can help you set up smooth, compliant board operations so you can focus on supporting the children of your community.

Governance Services

  • Establishment of board policy book - facilitated by TES, driven by the Board of Directors (BOD)

  • Establishment of document storage system and document retention management plan

  • Professional development and training on the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of being a board member

  • General education on how your charter school functions in relation to the Department of Education, authorizer (sponsor), and local district

  • Establishment of annual compliance calendar and obligations of the board

  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  • Strategic planning partner

  • Brainstorming partner, barrier breaker, and problem solver for all issues big and small

Example of the Board of Directors Binder developed for Eagle Elementary of Akron.

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