Board of Directors Responsibilities and Qualifications
OCCA’s Board of Directors accepts applications for community members interested in being a part of the board. We look in particular for individuals with strong backgrounds in accounting, law, real estate, marketing, or human resources. If you are interested, please review the qualifications and complete the form below.
Responsibilities
The Board of Directors will:
Determine OCCA’s strategic direction
Hire the School Leader
Support the School Leader and evaluate the Leader’s performance
Put processes in place to ensure effective organizational planning
Protect OCCA’s assets and ensure availability of resources
Oversee OCCA’s programs and services
Enhance OCCA’s public standing
Promote legal and ethical behavior and accountability
Recruit and train new Board members and assess Board performance
Individual Board members will:
Attend all Board and committee meetings
Review the agenda and supporting materials before Board and committee meetings
Keep informed about OCCA’s mission, services, policies, and programs
Serve on committees as necessary
Be an ambassador for OCCA
Keep up-to-speed on developments in charter school issues
Follow Board policies, in particular the anti-nepotism and conflict of interest policies, and maintain confidentiality where appropriate
Refrain from making special requests of the staff
Assist the Board in its fiduciary duties by ensuring that the public’s assets are effectively used and that the public’s and OCCA’s interests take precedence over personal interests
Qualifications
Candidates for the Board of Directors must read the following articles before applying, available from the BCSI website:
“A Classical Education for Modern Times” by Terrence Moore
