Board Gear: Board Officer Roles - CMU Center for Charter Schools

Are you a board member at a CMU-authorized charter public school?

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Thank you for your interest in our governance curriculum and resources. This quiz is intended for CMU-authorized board members to receive professional development credit. If your organization is interested in partnering with us for governance resources, please contact Orlando Castellon at ocastellon@thecenterforcharters.org.

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1. According to your bylaws, how many board officers can be on CMU charter school boards?

One

Two

Three

Four

2. According to your bylaws, what are the board officer roles?

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

All of the above

3. According to the video, the school board president’s roles include all of the following except:

Focus and guide board actions.

Distribute the board agenda only after the board meeting has begun.

Ensure school’s mission is put first.

Preside over board meetings and create an environment for board members to effectively communicate.

4. According to your bylaws and the video, the school board vice president's roles include:

Act in place of president, when necessary and take on special tasks for the president.

Meet with the principal on a regular basis .

Question the board president’s decisions and gossip with other board members.

Join the PTO.

5. According to your bylaws and the video, all of the following are roles for the board treasurer except:

Ensure structures are in place related to finances.

Ensure timely reporting of finances.

Takes the place of paid staff to handle finance functions.

Monitor expenditures and ensures the school has reserves for unplanned expenses and long-term priorities

6. According to your bylaws and the video, the board secretary's roles include:

Recording word-for-word transcripts of each board meeting.

Capture and maintain corporate records, maintain legal documents, ensure meeting minutes are captured and ensure meeting is open to the public.

Answer calls and relay messages for the board president.

Speaking during public comment time.

7. Knowing how each role works in harmony helps ensure that the board governs effectively and the school gets results for students.

True

False

8. Where can details for each officer’s roles for your school be found?

Within the bylaws in the charter contract.

On the MAPSA website.

Michigan Department of Education (MDE) website.

Posted in the school’s front office.

9. Should the board review and discuss the expectations of board officers as outlined in the bylaws?

Yes

No

10. Where can board members find more information regarding board officer roles and responsibilities?

Your lease agreement

Your ESP agreement

www.TheCenterForCharters.org>Resource Center>Board Gear

Student Handbook

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