Board Practices

Building an Effective Governance Structure

Key Documents from a Workshop Presented by Sturgis Charter Public School at Conservatory Lab Charter School, Brighton (February 8, 2006) and at SABIS International Charter School, Springfield (January 12, 2006).

Table of Contents: Documents Available Online
(Most of these documents are in PDF format )

1. Characteristics of an Effective Charter School Governing Board (PDF)
2. Open Meeting Law (HTML)
   from the General Laws of Massachusetts
3. By-Laws of Sturgis Charter Public School (PDF)
   
4. Board Profile Worksheet (PDF)
5. Performance Expectations for Board of Trustees Members (PDF)
   including duty of care, loyalty, and obedience
6. Survey of Volunteer Interest (PDF)
   for parents and guardians
7. Board Member Orientation Documents (PDF)
   list of items needed
8. Board Committee Descriptions (PDF)
   development, finance, personnel, resource development
9. Board Calendar (PDF)
   monthly, fixed, agenda items, July-June
10. Sample Board Meeting Agendas (PDF)
    2 sample agendas
11. Board Policy Manual (PDF)
12. Board Self-Evaluation (PDF)
    table to be completed prior to board retreat
13. Helpful Web sites and Resources (HTML)