Join Our Governing Board

OVERVIEW

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy seeks experienced leaders to serve on its Board of Directors. The best way to learn more, to demonstrate interest, and to get started being considered for Board Membership is by attending meetings and constructively participating as a member of the public. Our success requires equitable voices and representation, particularly the voices of people who support deliberate excellence through the African-American lens.

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

The Board is responsible for establishing broad policies and overseeing high-level decisions that affect the school, including:

• Adopting policies to ensure that the school is run effectively, legally, and ethically;
• Hiring, overseeing, evaluating, and supporting the Principal/School Leader;
• Monitoring the operational budget and finances for long-term viability;
• Setting policies and approving documents as required by state or federal law; and
• Seeing that adequate funds are secured for the operating and capital needs of the school.

COMMITMENTS

• Attend all board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events
• Be informed about the school’s mission, services, policies, and programs
• Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
• Serve on committees and offer to take on special assignments
• Make a personal financial contribution to the organization
• Inform others about the organization
• Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization
• Keep up-to-date on developments impacting charter schools in Georgia and the local school District.
• Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies
• Refrain from making special requests of the staff
• Participate in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements
• Prepare for and attend 10-12 regular evening board meetings each year, as well as two full-day Board retreats, scheduled committee meetings, important school events, and mandatory State Charter School Commission trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience with a proven track record of results, ideally in an entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and inclination to work collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Commitment to and interest in project based and STEAM learning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

We are especially seeking individuals with any of the following areas of expertise:

• Real estate acquisition and development, including project financing
• Law
• Public Relations: marketing, working with the media
• Fundraising for not-for-profit organizations
• Accounting and finance
• Designing, delivering, and evaluating an academically rigorous education program, including curriculum and assessments
• Attracting, developing, and retaining educators

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please contact us via email at [email protected].

Male, female, non-binary, or other sexually identified being may serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Per the Title VI federal civil rights law, D.E.L.T.A. STEAM ACADEMY does not discriminate based on a person’s national origin, race, color, religion, disability, sex, and familial status.