At SchoolWorks®, we understand the critical role you play in ensuring strong governance, fiscal responsibility, and academic excellence in your charter school. Your service and leadership directly shape the long-term success and sustainability of your organization. Board service comes with significant responsibility—navigating legal requirements, overseeing financial performance, upholding ethical standards, and maintaining productive relationships with your authorizer—and we’re here to support you in fulfilling that role with confidence.
As a leading education consulting company, SchoolWorks® has extensive experience supporting charter school boards. We’re proud to offer Governance 101: Training for Charter School Board Members, an online course designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools you need to lead with integrity, ensure compliance, and provide effective oversight in service of your school community.
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For board members new to charter governance, this course provides a critical introduction to the purpose of charter schools, the core responsibilities of board service, and the legal and ethical frameworks that shape your role.
Our instructors offer practical guidance on financial oversight, public accountability, conflict of interest management, and building strong authorizer relationships.
You’ll also engage with knowledge checks and scenario-based applications throughout the course, ensuring you can confidently apply what you’ve learned to real-world governance decisions.
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Core Responsibilities of Board Members
Policy Making
Advocacy
Complying with Federal, State, and Local Laws
Open Meeting Act
Nonprofit Governance Standards and Ethics
Integrity and Transparency
Conflicts of Interest
Conflict of Interest Policies, Disclosure, and Recusal
Financial Oversight Responsibilities
Budgeting and Financial Oversight
Financial Reporting and Audits
Risk Management and Internal Controls
Regular Review of Policies and Procedures
Oversight of External Financial Relationships
Board Bylaws
Board Leadership and Officer Roles
Committees and Committee Structure
Individual Vs. Collective Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Board
Governance vs. Management
Introduction to Authorizer Relationships
Charters and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)
Authorizer Oversight Required by Law
School Reviews, Annual Visits, and Charter Renewal
Ready to take your school or organization to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about how SchoolWorks® can support your educational goals.
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