Carbon Valley Academy Board of Directors' FAQs
What is the organizational structure of CVA and how does the Board of Directors fit into the structure?
What does the Board of Directors govern? What kinds of decisions does the Board make?
How are Board of Director members elected?
When and how often does the Board of Directors meet?
How are the Board of Directors meetings run?
What does a typical BOD meeting agenda look like?
How can I get an item on the BOD meeting agenda?
What is a work session?
What is the organizational structure of CVA and how does the Board of Directors fit into the structure?
What does the Board of Directors govern? What kinds of decisions does the Board make?
The CVA Board of Directors has oversight responsibility for Carbon Valley Academy and all of its operations. Specific duties include:
- Establish CVA Strategic Plan and specific measurable goals
- Complete authority over the hiring, firing, and benefits of the Executive Director.
- Review and approval of the annual operating budget.
- Review and approval of decisions with respect to CVA facilities.
How are Board of Director members elected?
The CVA Board of Directors consists of not less than five nor more than seven directors. Board members have either relevant business or academic experience that enables the Board to effectively oversee the operations of Carbon Valley Academy.
Any individual living or working within Boulder or Weld County, Colorado may declare their candidacy for the Board after completing the necessary paperwork (signed petition, application, and Candidate Statement).
A nominating committee may be established by the Board to oversee the election process and identify individuals that will be encouraged to seek election to the Board. The nominating committee is responsible for compiling the final slate of candidates.
A notice of election is mailed to the homes of students in attendance at CVA with information for voting. Ballots are tallied and winning nominees are sworn in as members of the CVA Board of Directors.
For more detailed explanation of the election process, click here. In the spring of 2008, two board positions will be filled using this election process.
When and how often does the Board of Directors meet?
The Board meets at least once per month, usually on the first Monday of each month.
How are the Board of Directors meetings run?
In order to conduct fair and orderly meetings, the CVA Board uses Robert's Rules of Order.
What does a typical BOD meeting agenda look like?
Click here to view a typical meeting agenda.
How can I get an item on the BOD meeting agenda?
The Board of Directors meets monthly. The public is welcome to attend and address the Board on issues before the school during the public comments on non-agenda items part of the meeting. Alternatively, if you would like to have an item added to the agenda, please email us at least 48 hours before the next meeting at wilsonb@cvamail.com. There is a selection process for requests that will be added to the agenda. If your request is denied, you may appeal the decision during the public comments on non-agenda Items part of the BOD meeting.
What is a work session?
Work, or study, sessions, are more informal meetings or roundtable discussions that function to educate the Board, in depth, regarding particular issues. Work sessions are not run by the Robert's Rules of Order and no decisions are made.
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