Final

One City Schools

One City Schools New Board Member Orientation

Published on April 2, 2024 at 12:41 PM CDT
Amended on April 4, 2024 at 9:51 AM CDT

Date and Time

Thursday April 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM CDT

Location

1707 W. Broadway, Madison, WI 53713

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:30 AM
  A. Welcome and Introductions   Gail Wiseman 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Review Members and Roles of Executive Team Discuss Nikole Fees 15 m
  D. Board Member Responsibilities   Gail Wiseman 15 m
   

Review definition of a governing, fiduciary Board: "Boards who are managing will focus on small details, departmental processes, and/or individual outcomes. Boards who govern are concerned with organizational health, enterprise structure, strategic relevance and direction, and institutional results."

 

  1. Review Board Member Job Description
  2. Review Board Calendar
  
  E. How the Board Works   Gail Wiseman 30 m
   
  1. Review by-laws and committee structure (on-line)
  2. Learning how to access and use BoardonTrack System
  3. Learn about:
  • Current priorities, strategic plan, fundraising/friend-raising activities
  • Funding partnerships and business partnerships
  • Current challenges and opportunities
  
  F. BREAK 15 m
  G. CEO Evaluation Gail Wiseman 30 m
   
  1. Review current policy and most recent CEO Evaluation
  2. Review CEO goals and priorities and plans for current school year
  
  H. OCS Finances and Operations   Gail Wiseman, Kaleem Caire 60 m
   

1. COO Gail Wiseman and Board members will discuss:

  •  Overview of current budget
  •  Operating Structure and Facilities Plans/Use Needs
  •  Current needs and concerns
  
II. Closing Items 1:20 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote

For more information, please contact Gail Wiseman, COO/External Relations (608) 514-6119 gwiseman@onecityschools.org