Webinar: Building Board Structure - 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 purpose of the webinar?

To improve students’ academic performance.

To develop effective board structures.

To reduce the workload of board members.

To enhance parental involvement.

2. According to the video, what is a key characteristic for a board chair?

Strong financial background.

Excellent group facilitation skills.

Legal expertise.

Experience in teaching.

3. Which committee is essential for monitoring a school's academic performance?

Finance Committee

Governance Committee

Academic Excellence Committee

Facilities Committee

4. Which committees does CMU advocate for each board to have?

Governance, PTO, Health

Finance, Governance, Academic Excellence

Management, Finance, Academics

Curriculum, Administration, Management

5. Which of the following is NOT recommended as a board committee?

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Governance Committee

Academic Excellence Committee

6. The board chair should act as the school leader or principal's boss.

True

False

7. Committees should be chaired by a board member.

True

False

8. Board members should always serve on multiple committees.

True

False

9. The board's composition should include a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.

True

False

10. In the state of Michigan, who can serve on a charter school board?

Students

Teachers

Administrators

Community members without a conflict of interest to the school.

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