Mvcs board committees

The MVCS Board is composed of four primary committees: Governance, Development, Finance, and Facilities. In consultation with the Board, the Board Chair appoints members to committees- MVCS family volunteers and other invested community members- and hosts monthly meetings to make action plans for agenda items. At the monthly board meetings, each committee chair presents updates on committee happenings.

Participating in a MVCS Board of Trustees (BoT) committee is a wonderful opportunity to be invested in your student’s education and in the broader community as a whole. Providing insight and completing committee tasks is one of the most powerful ways for you to impact the quality of education at MVCS. Committees meet monthly (in person or via zoom).

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chair: Lisa Athanasia

The Finance Committee exists to provide strategic oversight of the Mountain Village Charter School budget and financial activities and to support sustainability, transparency, equity and communication of these matters to the School Board and to the community at large. This committee discusses funding budget priorities and budget processes, as well as establishes goals to better prepare the school for our future. 

Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Reviewing and reporting on accounting and purchasing procedures

  • Reviewing and approving a budget for education in the school according to a process and timeline developed with the superintendent

  • Working to ensure that necessary funds are appropriated for the school and that a balance is maintained between needs and resources in the distribution of available monies

  • Overseeing the operation of the annual school budget

  • Meeting annually with the Head of School to determine staff salary and benefit needs

GOVERNANCE

Chair: Delaney Carrier, Acting

The Governance Committee reviews and assesses new or existing policies or board governance procedures and makes recommendations to the full BoT in regards to school operating procedures and Board development. The committee members must stay on top of changing state and federal policies, legislation, and other regulations that can affect the school board and the school.

Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Establishing educational goals and policies for the school that are consistent with the requirement of law and the statewide goals and standards established by the NH Department of Education.

  • Delegating to the Head of School the responsibilities for all administrative functions.

  • Acting only as a body as prescribed by law and not as individual members (i.e. do not bring individual prejudices to the table).

  • Evaluating and writing school policy

FACILITIES 

Chair: Delaney Carrier

 The facilities committee is concerned with the maintenance and operation of all land, buildings, facilities, and equipment owned or leased by MVCS.

 Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Developing and recommending a maintenance and replacement schedule for buildings and grounds

  • Conducting periodic inspection of school facilities and reporting to the Board at least annually

  • Planning for new construction, major renovations, or major improvements of school buildings and grounds

  • Serving as the liaison to the Town building committee, as required

  • Recommending additions, deletions or changes to facilities needed to support school programs

  • Conducting studies and providing a Board liaison to the administration on matters pertaining to security, space and community use of facilities.

  • Coordinating with the volunteer-based Grounds and Maintenance crew to manage and improve the school’s indoor and outdoor classrooms.

DEVELOPMENT

Chair: Kelly Perry

The development committee’s primary responsibility is to oversee the raising of non-grant funds to support the school’s mission. Members of this committee work closely with administrators to engage the board in regular and effective fundraising activities for the school. 

Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Establish a fundraising plan, goals, and action plans, in concert with staff and board members, to support the organization’s short and long-range goals and objectives. 

  • Ensure that the case for support is strong, current, and based on the organization’s mission and goals; and distinguish the organization from others in the field.

  • Work with appropriate staff, board members, and volunteers in their efforts to raise money. 

  • Recommend fundraising goals to the Board for approval. 

  • Take a leadership role in fundraising outreach efforts (i.e. chairing a special event sub-committee).

  • Monitor, evaluate and regularly report progress of development initiatives to the Board and donors. 

  • Assure that all members of the Board have the training, tools, and support to effectively participate in fundraising activities. 

  • Assist in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding prospects and donors.

  • Recommend policy to the Board on all matters relating to the fundraising program, including: 

    1. Donor confidentiality, gift acceptance, donor recognition, planned giving, etc. 

    2. Provide input to the Board to ensure the recruitment of Board members able and willing to secure financial and other resources for the organization.

  • Review and recommend systems for recording and maintaining data on sources and amounts of donations, sponsorships, underwriting, or other funds raised.