10 Miss. Code. R. 402-3.7

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 10-402-3.7 - [Effective until 12/16/2024] Governance

Section VI GOVERNANCE (15-page limit)

Evaluation Detail

A. Governance

Check one (required)

--- Meets the Standard (3)

__ Partially Meets the Standard (2)

__ Does Not Meet the Standard (1)

EVALUATION CRITERIA RATING COMMENTS
A response that meets the standard will:
Describe the entity that will hold the charter and be responsible for governing the school. Provide documentation of the entity's legal status including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and documentation of legal non-profit status.
List the members of the proposed governing board including their names, current employment, and experience or qualifications for serving on the board including, but not limited to, their relationship to the community in which the school will be located.
Explain the general philosophy of governance of the proposed school. Include the key expectations of board members, the board's roles and responsibilities and how the board will interact with the principal/head of school.
Explain how the board will approach its oversight role and implement a grievance process.
Describe the proposed school's legal status as described in the RFP.
Present a detailed budget for the start-up year and subsequent five-years.
Describe the fundraising plan for the first year, contingency plans if funds are not secured and what services will be contracted if any.
Describes the systems and procedures for managing the school's finances and identify the staff positions that will be responsibilities for financial oversight and management.

Total points for this section: ____________________

Required Exhibits:

Prospective Board Member Resumes

Governing Bylaws

Budgetary Documents

Fundraising Plan

Strengths

Concerns and Suggested Interview Questions

10 Miss. Code. R. 402-3.7

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-28-15.