The Chase Academy's Board of Directors will be assembled from community volunteers with either professional expertise or an educational background. The members will be appointed by the founders at the initial creation of The Chase Academy, and will serve a term of two academic years (starting in August).
The Board of Directors will elect from its membership, a President, Vice- President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Each Board member, with the exception of the President, will act as Chairman to the committees formed to support the goals of The Chase Academy, Inc. The standing committees are:
- Development Committee: plans, organizes and executes all fundraising activities
- Finance Committee: oversees the annual budget and five-year plan
- Facilities Committee: manages and oversees the upkeep and growth of the Academy's facilities
- Program Committee: oversees the Academy's curricular program
These four committees will be joined by as many as four other advisory committees, as necessitated by the Board's members. The President appoints all Committee Chairs.
The Board's primary governance responsibility is fiduciary, ensuring that the organization behaves in a fiscally responsible and ethical manner. The Board of Directors is also responsible for ensuring that The Chase Academy, Inc. is vigilant in its pursuit of its mission statement and organizational goals, and that all projects, activities and monetary investments align with the Academy's mission and goals.
According to the National Center for Nonprofit Boards (NCNB), there are three duties allocated to non-profit boards. These are:- The duty of care: All Board members are charged with paying attention to the activities within The Chase Academy and to make decisions based upon good information.
- The duty of loyalty: All Board members must put the welfare of the Academy above other interests when making decisions.
- The duty of obedience: All Board members must act in accordance with the mission and goals of The Chase Academy.
As such, Board members are not to be parents of attending students, or have any such other personal interest or agendas that might cause conflict with their unbiased decision-making responsibilities. Additionally, Board members must strive to attend each monthly meeting, notifying the President if an absence is anticipated, with no more than two absences annually. School Board members also carry the following additional responsibilities:
- To help guide and aid in the overall planning and strategy of The Chase Academy
- To work with the Executive Director in setting annual goals and objectives
- To ensure that The Chase Academy has the adequate resources it needs to carry out its goals and objectives
- To participate in fundraising and community-relations events as a representative of the Academy
- To review the budget and to stay current on the Academy's financial position
- To aid in the development and expansion of the curricular program as set by the organizational mission and goals
It is important to note that the Board members provide for the public trust and do not take a daily management role. Our Executive Director manages the Academy.
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please contact the Executive Director.
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