SCHOOL BOARD

Kelly Fisher, Chairman

Mark LaRovere

Christian Miller

Jan Rikard

Beth Gould

Stephanie Whaley

RCS Board Philosophy

The RCS Board of Directors operates under a Policy Governance® model designed by Dr. John Carver (See http://www.carvergovernance.com/model.htm for more information).

This model defines the leadership of an organization into two distinct groups:

  • The Board of Directors, who collectively defines the values of the organization, provides strategic leadership, articulates the vision of the organization, and ensures the organization is reaching the desired end results as specified through Board Policy.

  • The Head of School, who provides the day-to-day operational and managerial leadership of the organization. This individual is the only direct report to the Board of Directors.

Role of the Board and Its Members

The Board of Directors encompasses a group of individuals who act as one voice for the purpose of guiding the organization for which they hold trusteeship. The Board’s purpose is to determine the desired ends and move the organization toward the accomplishment of its ends while establishing appropriate boundaries for accountability. In addition to setting vision and direction, the Board is responsible for the fiscal well being of the organization. The benefit of this type of governance is more time spent on the future growth of the organization and greater likelihood that the desired results will be reached for the glory of God.

According to Board policy, Board members do not act as Board Representatives outside of Board meetings unless otherwise directed by the Board President.

Responsibilities of Board Members

General Responsibilities:

  • Attend all Board meetings

  • Hire and annually evaluate the Head of School.

  • Set organizational policy and articulate desired end results to be obtained.

  • Monitor the Head of School’s compliance with Board Policy.

  • Maintain the school’s By-laws.

Fiduciary Responsibilities:

  • If possible, make a generous personal donation to the school annually.

  • Actively participate in special events sponsored by the school.

  • Actively participate in fundraising for the school.

Public Relations Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a liaison to other schools-independent, public and Christian.

  • Support the programs and services of the school and speak in their behalf.

Spiritual Responsibilities:

  • Pray daily for the Head of School, faculty, staff, students and other members of the School Board.

  • Be active and highly visible in the services and organizational life of the church where they are members.

  • Be a strong supporter of the church, the Pastor, its staff and the various programs of the church where they are members.

  • Be a strong financial supporter of the church with personal resources.

Can non-board members attend board meetings?

Currently, board meetings are open to Board members only in order to protect confidentiality.

How can I know what goes on in the Board meetings?

A copy of the RCS Board Policy, RCS By-Laws, and each month’s Board Minutes is kept in the Head of School’s administrative office.

How can I contact the Board?

You may contact the Board by sending an email to RosehillBoard@rcseaglesonline.org.