GUIDELINES FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP

The Board of Directors sets policies for the school and manages the non-profit society, River Valley School Society. The parent run Board generally supervises the business of the school. The Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the school and addresses new business at each month's meeting. The school is operated in accordance the Alberta School Act, the Societies Act and the River Valley School By-Laws.

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GUIDELINES

River Valley School values the people who agree to serve on the Board of Directors. The importance of selecting people who are committed to serve and possess the qualities most needed to compliment current board members is imperative. In order to avoid potential "conflicts of interest," employees as well as their immediate family members will not be considered for board membership. Members of the Board serve a two-year term with the option to renew for one more two-year term. After serving two terms, a member must be off the Board for at least one year before returning to service. Applications are accepted until the end of September each year (an application can be obtained from the school office). The Board assigns two members along with the Head of School to review applications. The selection committee informs the applicants of the expectations of Board membership, confirms continued interest in serving, interviews applicants and brings recommendations to the Board. The Board then votes the new trustee by consensus. The new trustee is encouraged to participate in the remaining meetings as an ex officio, nonvoting member prior to taking office in November. Each year, at the Annual General Meeting (third Thursday of November) the slate of new Directors is ratified by the Membership. Children of board members will not be shown any favouritism in placement, discipline, or any other decisions.

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