The charter school governing board is a most critical element in a school’s success. Because a charter school board has final say in all policy, financial, and operational decisions and for setting the overall direction of the school, each board member has the rewarding opportunity to grow as a leader while affecting change in the lives of New York’s student population. The charter school board must operate as both a good governing board and a good school board. The basic responsibilities of a charter school board begin with ensuring the academic success of a school’s program based on both internal and external assessment. The board makes certain that the school’s operation and programs are faithful to the terms of its charter, including compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. It is the legal duty of the board to secure the viability of the school as an organization, ensuring that it is financially solvent and has a competent professional staff.

Charter school boards are a new generation of school leadership who will have a tremendous impact on the charter schools they serve and in the broader New York community, as well. Charter school boards are seeking out individuals with the aptitude and passion to join them in the task of governing a revolutionary field of education.

Connecting Potential Board Members with Charter School Boards

The Center, in partnership with boardnetUSA, now offers a unique online tool designed to connect NYC charter schools with new board leadership.

www.boardnetUSA.org is a dynamic free resource website where charter schools boards can find potential board members who can bring experience and perspective that will be valuable in your boardroom.

www.boardnetUSA.org provides the opportunity for knowledgeable business and professional leaders to learn about the special educational programs provided by creative charter schools.

BoardnetUSA does not replace traditional means of building relationships. It does provide charter schools and board candidates access to each other that may not have been available through traditional methods. The search process is enabled by powerful technology that allows schools and candidates to screen for particular attributes - interests, skill set, location - and other data that meet mutual needs.

www.boardnetusa.org

Please contact the Center at info@nycchartercenter.org with questions or comments about boardnetUSA.