NCCES Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees holds the school’s charter and is responsible for ensuring that the 3 accountability responsibilities are met: that the school is an academic success, that the organization is viable, and that the institution is faithful to the charter.

Seeking Members:

NCCES seeks people to serve on its Board of Trustees.

Representative Trustees: The election by constituency of 3 parents, 3 teachers, and 3 students will take place by September 22.

• Faculty nominations (you can nominate yourself) should be sent to the principal by Fri 9/15/06.
• Parent nominations (you can nominate yourself!) should be sent to Ms. Harden by Fri 9/15/06. Voting will take place at the Annual Meeting, 6:00 on Tues, 9/19.
• Student letters of interest (explain why you would like to serve as a Trustee and why you would do a good job) should be sent to Ms. Harden by Fri 9/15. Voting will take place in advisories on Wed 9/20.

Appointed Trustees: A subcommittee of the Board will be responsible for recruiting and nominating new members. The Board is especially seeking members with experience in finance, education, and marketing. If interested, please send a letter of interest describing what you would bring to the Board and why you’re interested: Stephanie Harden, Executive Director, NCCES, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Please include a current resume and describe the specific skills, experience, and point of view that you would bring to the Board’s work.

Trustee Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Support and carry out the organization’s vision, mission, and purpose.
2. Believe in and be an active advocate of the organization.
3. Regularly attend, be prepared for, and participate in Board meetings, a monthly commitment of about 8 hours.
4. Act in ways that contribute to the effective operation of the Board, especially focusing on the good of the organization and supporting Board decisions once they are made.
5. Be aware of issues facing the school and the community.
6. Serve actively on at least one sub-committee.
7. Reach into diverse communities to help find donors, volunteers, and advocates.
8. Participate in the activities of the school by attending programs and fund-raising events.
9. Give a personal financial gift annually to the extent of personal ability.
10. Use personal and professional contacts and expertise to help the school.
11. Avoid the appearance or reality of conflict of interest. Disclose any potential conflicts.

Time Commitment

• Monthly board meeting – 2 hours – Second Monday of every month
• Monthly committee meeting – 2 hours – Fourth Monday (or alternative) of every month
• Preparation for meetings – 2 hours
• Complete tasks outside regular meetings – 2 hours
• Total comes to around 8 hours a month.

General Qualifications

1. Driven by group goals and committed to school mission.
2. Critical and strategic thinking
3. Willingness and ability to participate in dialogue and deliberations
4. Straightforward, honest, and trustworthy

Criteria for Selection

1. Skills sought: financial, educational, political, public relations, development, legal, community leadership, marketing, diversity expertise, facilities, arts, personnel, general management, mental health, real estate, public health, technology, athletics, design, governance, and strategic planning.
2. Diversity sought: These are the different backgrounds and points of view that are important to give the Board a range of opinions: ethnicity/race, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, religious and political affiliation, immediate stakeholders and outside objective voices, educational background, physical disability, personality types and learning styles.