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Guide to Charter or Community Schools. OSBA leads the way to educational excellence by serving Ohio’s public school board members and the diverse districts they represent through superior service, unwavering advocacy and creative solutions. Introduction. Charter and community schools are a growing phenomenon across the country.
The Ohio Revised Code defines a community school as a public school that is independent of any school district but still part of the state’s program of education.1 Although Ohio law calls them community schools, they are also widely referred to as charter schools.
Effective boards use board packets to help board members prepare and to maximize board meeting time. Includes all documents related to agenda items. Sent to board members at least a week prior to the board meeting. Examples Include: Budget, financial reports: balance sheet, budget versus actual.
Public charter schools are governed by independent boards, and great charter schools need great boards. Serving on a charter school board is an excellent way to have a substantial, and ongoing, impact on a school and in your community. Charter Board Partners (CBP) supports charter school boards to be their best.
Charter School Board Composition: A Toolkit for Board Members. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction. Building Your Board. Developing an Effective Recruiting Process. Recruiting for Diversity. Interviewing and Selecting New Board Members. Onboarding. Orientation Training. Board Mentor. Board of Directors Manual. Board Leadership. Board Chair Description.
An adopted handbook benefits school boards by recognizing: a common understanding of roles and responsibilities; a ready reference of board policies and procedures; agreed upon protocol for meetings and board actions; an orientation tool for new board members;
• Ensuring school compliance with state laws and sponsor-board contract requirements • Providing fiscal management (including budgeting) and accountability • Publish annual report on school activities, progress in meeting goals and performance
