Section A:

A: Governance and Compliance

  • Gather current bylaws and mission statement documents.
  • Evaluate alignment with current organizational goals.
  • Identify any necessary amendments or updates.
  • Consult with legal counsel if changes are required.
  • Distribute revised documents to board members for approval.
  • Identify relevant regulations applicable to the organization.
  • Review compliance status with each regulation.
  • Document any non-compliance issues and plans for resolution.
  • Schedule regular updates on regulatory changes.
  • Train staff on compliance requirements and procedures.
  • Schedule board meetings at regular intervals.
  • Prepare and distribute agendas ahead of meetings.
  • Assign someone to take detailed minutes during meetings.
  • Review and approve minutes at the next meeting.
  • Store minutes securely and ensure accessibility.
  • Confirm current accreditation and licensing statuses.
  • Track renewal dates and requirements for each.
  • Communicate with accrediting bodies as necessary.
  • Document any updates or changes in status.
  • Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards.
  • Draft conflict of interest policies for board members.
  • Review policies annually for relevance and effectiveness.
  • Require board members to disclose potential conflicts.
  • Document disclosures and any actions taken.
  • Provide training on conflict of interest policies.
  • Prepare regular financial statements and reports.
  • Ensure reports are clear and accessible to stakeholders.
  • Conduct independent audits annually for accuracy.
  • Disseminate findings and recommendations from audits.
  • Implement recommendations to improve financial practices.
  • Develop evaluation criteria and process for board members.
  • Distribute evaluation forms to all board members.
  • Compile results and discuss findings in a meeting.
  • Identify areas for improvement and set goals.
  • Document evaluations and track progress over time.

B: Financial Management

C: Academic Standards

D: Community Engagement

E: Health and Safety

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