Resource Video: The Charter Contract - 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. What is the primary responsibility of a board member serving a CMU-authorized school?

Ensure students learn.

Manage the school’s finances.

Ensure compliance with the law and charter contract.

All of the above.

2. It is not necessary for board members to read the charter contract.

True

False

3. Where can the charter contract be accessed online?

The school’s personal website.

The Center’s website at thecenterforcharters.org.

The university’s main website.

Public library online resources.

4. The charter contract provides clarity concerning the roles and responsibilities within organizational governance.

True

False

5. What is the first key document mentioned that board members should focus on?

Amended bylaws

Performance suite

Terms and conditions

Academic Performance Report

6. Which article in the bylaws discusses the formation of the school board?

Article 1

Article 4

Article 5

Article 7

7. The school board can amend parts of the contract to suit changing needs.

True

False

8. What is one of the resources provided by the Center to support board members in fulfilling their responsibilities?

Master Calendar of Reporting Requirements.

Student performance handbook.

School cafeteria menu.

Annual school budget.

9. The educational program is not tied to the school mission.

True

False

10. What is the most significant factor in the reauthorization decision for a school?

Financial stability.

The school’s progress toward the educational goal.

The number of students enrolled.

The school’s geographical location.

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