What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Board Member position at Partner Solutions?
Pansophia Academy is looking for a Volunteer School Board Member. This is an unpaid position.
Pansophia Academy provides exceptional learning opportunities in a caring environment through creative and unique experiences, which celebrate and empower the individual. The Academy’s vision is building productive citizens who recognize their limitless potential to reach personal success and are prepared to solve the problems of tomorrow.
Being an active Academy Board member requires dedication, hard work, and a willingness to put the needs of students first. If you are interested in serving your community in this important role, consider reaching out to our Board of Education Liaison, Crystal Schroeder at cschroeder@charterschoolpartners.com. This position is an unpaid volunteer position.
The Academy Board is responsible for:
- Providing leadership in line with the
- Academy’s mission
- Governing in line with the Charter
- Contract, bylaws, and articles of incorporation
- Overseeing Academy finances
- Adopting policies
- Engaging in strategic planning
- Advocating for the Academy
- Adhering to the Open Meetings Act
- Conducting a self-assessment
Individual Board members are expected to:
- Commit to serving a one to four (1-4) year term
- Know the Academy’s mission, vision, and policies
- Attend and participate in monthly board meetings
- Prepare by reviewing monthly board packets, including financial documents
- Be an ambassador for the Academy and attend Academy events
- Attend board development trainings
- Participate in one or more committees
The process and requirements necessary to become a Board member vary depending on the Academy’s authorizing body, but may require:
- Completing an application and a conflict of interest disclosure
- Completing a background check
- Attending interviews with current board members
- Taking an oath of office
