School Board

Cornerstone Christian Academy’s Board of Directors shall oversee the continuing operation of the school’s business affairs. The responsibilities of the Board shall include, but not be limited to, making policy, acting on matters of personnel including hiring and firing pursuant to other provisions of the Bylaws, establishing tuition and fees, promoting Christian education in the community, and praying for the ministry of the school.

1. 1. Members of the Board of Directors shall be born-again believers and subscribe without reservation to the corporation’s Statement of Faith and Philosophy of Education.
   2. Members of the Board of Directors shall be Christian role models in the school and the community.
   3. No paid employee or spouse of a paid employee shall be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.

1. Be a regular attendee in good standing of a Christian church.
2. Demonstrate a life of faith and obedience to the Word of God, supportive of Evangelical theology
3. Have interest in Christian education, be willing to attend meetings,  serve on committees, and fill officer assignments.
4. Demonstrate personal qualities that contribute to Board balance and effectiveness.
   • Be objective and willing to look at all sides of an issue.
   • Be futuristic in outlook balanced by an understanding and respect for the past.
   • Bring experience and abilities that contribute to wide representation in various areas such as
     education, business, the pastorate, personnel management, missions, cross-cultural, and the
     parental perspective.

As a member of this faith-based, not-for-profit board I will:

1. Perpetuate the vision and ministry of the organization.
2. Listen carefully and respectfully to other board members – respect the opinions of others
3. Respect and support the majority decisions of the board.
4. Recognize that authority is only vested in the full board when it meets in legal session.
5. Keep informed about issues that may come before the board.
6. Participate actively in board and committee meetings.
7. Prepare for board and committee meetings in advance.
8. Bring to the attention of the board any issues that may adversely affect the organization or those we serve.
9. Approach all board issues with an open mind to make the best decisions for everyone involved.
10. Interpret the needs of those we serve to the organization and the organization’s actions to those we serve.
11. Focus my efforts on the mission and ministry of the organization – not on my personal goals.
12. Refer complaints to the proper level in our chain of command.
13. Understand that my job is to see that the organization is well-managed, not to manage the organization.
14. Represent everyone this organization serves, not a particular interest group.
15.  Act as a “trustee” of this organization and work carefully to ensure that it is well-maintained, financially secure, growing, and operating in the best interest of those served.
16. Declare any conflict of interest between my personal life and my position on the board and abstain from voting when appropriate.
17. Represent the organization in the community and promote good relations

As a member of this faith-based, not-for-profit board I will NOT:

1. Unduly criticize fellow board members or employees of the school either in or out of the board room.
2. Discuss the confidential workings of the board outside the board room.
3. Use the organization for my personal advantage or for the advantage of my friends, family, or associates.
4. Declare how I will vote prior to a meeting
5. Undermine the principal’s authority with staff members or interfere with the day-to-day management of the school.
6. Accept any compensation, benefits, gifts or gratuities of any kind as a result of my service to Cornerstone Christian School.