Delta School is governed by a Board of Directors composed of community members representing business, education, and parents. Members must officially be nominated by another Board member and then voted for by a majority of Board members present. There is no designated term of service. Currently there are 6 Delta School Board members. This Board is responsible for all Delta School activities and responsibilities including fulfilling the provisions of this charter and meeting the nonprofit organization requirements of IRS Code Section 501(c) 3. Delta Board members follow all provisions of the Brown Act that govern meetings of public bodies.
The Board's responsibilities:
• To establish, reappraise and revise program mission and goals.
• To formally and intentionally own and support Delta School as an effective nonprofit organization.
• To select, oversee and evaluate the Principal/CEO.
• To conduct effective resource management.
• To advocate for at-risk students and their families in the community.
• To set program policies.
• To oversee financial management and budgeting. 16
• To engage in long-range planning and conduct periodic evaluations.
• To meet all legal requirements.
• To work to institutionalize the Delta School service delivery system.
The Delta School Board has established specific job descriptions and performance requirements for Delta staff and holds the staff accountable for student learning outcomes. The Delta School Board grants staff decision-making authority within established Board policies. A student government representative regularly attends Delta School Board meetings to give reports and interact with Board members. A current parent representative also serves on the Board. The current parent representative is simultaneously the chair of the Delta Parents Club, which meets monthly to address parent education and assist Delta staff.
The Board's responsibilities:
• To establish, reappraise and revise program mission and goals.
• To formally and intentionally own and support Delta School as an effective nonprofit organization.
• To select, oversee and evaluate the Principal/CEO.
• To conduct effective resource management.
• To advocate for at-risk students and their families in the community.
• To set program policies.
• To oversee financial management and budgeting. 16
• To engage in long-range planning and conduct periodic evaluations.
• To meet all legal requirements.
• To work to institutionalize the Delta School service delivery system.
The Delta School Board has established specific job descriptions and performance requirements for Delta staff and holds the staff accountable for student learning outcomes. The Delta School Board grants staff decision-making authority within established Board policies. A student government representative regularly attends Delta School Board meetings to give reports and interact with Board members. A current parent representative also serves on the Board. The current parent representative is simultaneously the chair of the Delta Parents Club, which meets monthly to address parent education and assist Delta staff.