Board/Executive Director Relations
| The Board shall: | The Executive Director shall: |
|---|---|
| Select the Executive Director and delegate to him or her all necessary administrative powers | Serve as chief executive officer of RISE Charter School. |
| Adopt policies for the operations of the school system and review administrative procedures. | Recommend policies or policy changes to the Board and develop procedures that implement Board policy. |
| Formulate a statement of goals reflecting the philosophy of RISE Charter School. | Provide leadership in the development, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program. |
| Adopt annual objectives for improvement of RISE Charter School. | Recommend annual objectives for improvement of the RISE Charter School. |
| Approve courses of study. | Recommend courses of study. |
| Approve textbooks. | Recommend textbooks. |
| Approve the annual budget. | Prepare and submit the annual budget. |
| Employ certificated and classified staff, in its discretion, upon recommendation of the Executive Director. | Recommend candidates for employment as certificated and classified staff. |
| Authorize the allocation of certificated and classified staff. | Recommend staff needs based on student enrollment; direct and assign teachers and other employees of the schools under his or her supervision; organize, reorganize, and arrange the administrative and supervisory staff, including instruction and business affairs, as best serves the RISE Charter School, subject to the approval of the Board. |
| Approve contracts for construction, remodeling, or major maintenance. | Recommend contracts for major construction, remodeling, or maintenance. |
| Approve payment of vouchers and payroll. | Recommend payment of vouchers and payroll, as needed. |
| Approve proposed major changes of school plant and facilities. | Prepare reports regarding school plant and facilities needs, as needed. |
| Assure that appropriate criteria and processes for evaluating staff are in place. | Establish criteria and processes for evaluating staff. |
| Appoint citizens and staff to serve on special Board committees, if necessary. | Recommend formation of ad hoc citizens’ committees. |
| Conduct regular and special meetings. | As necessary attend all Board meetings and all Board and citizen committee meetings, serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees and provide administrative recommendations on each item of business considered by each of these groups. |
| Serve as final arbitrator for staff, citizens, and students. | Inform the Board of appeals and implement any such forthcoming Board decisions. |
| Promptly refer all criticisms, complaints, and suggestions called to its attention to the Executive Director | Respond and take action on all criticism, complaints, and suggestions as appropriate. |
| Authorize the ongoing professional enrichment of its administrative leader as feasible. | Undertake consultative work, speaking engagements, writing, lecturing, or other professional duties and obligations. |
| Approve appropriate RISE Charter School expenditures recommended by the Executive Director for the purpose of ongoing RISE Charter School operations. | Diligently investigate and make purchases that benefit the most efficient and functional operation of the RISE Charter School. |
| Approve RISE Charter School’s Charter, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Performance Certificate. | Routinely review and operate RISE Charter School in compliance with the Board Approved Charter, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Performance Certificate. |
| Consider, discuss, and approve any amendments to RISE Charter School’s Charter, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Performance Certificate. | Make recommendations to the Board regarding potential modifications to RISE Charter School’s Charter, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Performance Certificate |
* A copy of the Executive Director’s evaluation may be included.
Policy History:
Adopted on: May 17, 2021
Revised on:
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