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Board of Trustees Meetings

The NVCS Board of Trustees meets once a month (the third Tuesday of each month) at 7:00pm at the school. These meetings are open to the public, and parents of NVCS students are encouraged to attend. Parents who do attend will be allowed volunteer credit for their time at the meeting. There currently is no childcare available during the meetings.

Board Responsibilities 

The Board of Trustees governs the operations of the school in accordance with the Pennsylvania Charter School Law, the NVCS Charter, Bylaws, and any Rules and Policies established. Specifically, votes by the Board of Trustees shall be used to take action on matters including but not limited to the following subjects:

1. Curriculum.
2. Budget.
3. Contracts exceeding $500.
4. Depositories for school funds.
5. Purchasing or selling land or relocation of the school.
6. Appointment or dismissal of school administrators, teachers, or other employees.
7. Salaries or compensation of administrators, teachers, or other employees.
8. Job descriptions, duties and responsibilities for full-time administrative and teaching positions.
9. Personnel Policy

 The Board of Trustees will use the mission statement of the founding coalition as a reference for all its decisions.

 NVCS Conflict of Interest Policy

 A conflict of interest for a member of the board of trustees is any opportunity for the board member to affect an action of the corporation, which would have financial impact upon the board member or any member of their immediate family.

 Anyone seeking election to the Board of Trustees will fully disclose any existing or anticipated conflicts of interest. If a conflict arises during the term of board membership, the trustee will disclose such at or prior to the next meeting of the board. Any board member who has a conflict of interest may participate in discussion of, but will abstain from voting on any issue that may produce either a primary or incidental result that would financially benefit the board member or a member of his or her family.

 Standing Committees:

 Academic Policy Committee:

1. Review curriculum to ensure compliance with the mission of the School;
2. Review Regular and Special Education programs and curriculum to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal law;
3. Ensure the curriculum is responsive to the evolving needs of the School;
4. Participate in program evaluation;

 Admissions/Parental Volunteers Committee:

1. Oversee the recruitment, admissions, and lottery processes;
2. Implement procedures for organizing parent volunteer hours;
3. Monitor parents' commitment to their volunteer responsibilities;
4. Coordinate volunteer availability with school and staff needs.

 Community Relations Committee:

1. Seek active involvement of town, state and national community;
2. Oversee public relations functions;
3. Develop and implement a procedure for resolution of grievances brought against the School by any party.

 Executive Committee:

1. Coordinate recommendations from other committees of the Board, should such coordination be necessary;
2. Make recommendations to the Board on matters of policy;
3. Advise the Board concerning the state of affairs of the Corporation;
4. Review the bylaws once a year and propose revisions to them if necessary or desirable;
5. Develop and maintain a long-range plan for the Corporation to be presented
6. to the Board each year for approval or revision.

 Finance Committee:

1. Oversee the financial condition of the Corporation and make recommendations to the Board thereon.
2. Cause to be prepared and submit to the Board not later than the last meeting before the end of the fiscal year, a budget showing the expected receipts, income and expense for the ensuing year.
3. Provide that all endowment and trust funds are properly invested with one or more trust companies or banks duly authorized to conduct such business in the state
4. Review all matters pertaining to benefits and shall recommend to the Board, from time to time, appropriate action to maintain compliance with government regulations.
5. Provide annual condensed financial statements and accomplishments as of the end of each fiscal year to each of its Board of Trustees members, the School Board which granted its charter, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and all other funding sources within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year.
6. Direct that an annual school audit be conducted according to the requirements of Article 24 of the School Code of 1949.

 Facilities and Equipment Committee:

1. Determine space and equipment needs and costs associated therewith;
2. Identify school site;
3. Negotiate leases;
4. Ensure compliance with all regulations pertaining to facilities and equipment;
5. Develop plans for renovation or remodeling when necessary;
6. Oversee purchase of major equipment and supplies;
7. Oversee maintenance of building and equipment.

 Fundraising Committee:

1. Investigate availability of funding from a variety of sources;
2. Research and recommend grants and funding for further investigation by CAO;
3. Assist with applications for external funding;
4. Work with the Finance Committee and Facilities Committee to establish funding needs.

Governing Documents