Board Committees

Board Committees

The Board is organized in both a ¡°committee structure¡± (distinct committees and subcommittees representing different areas of operations) and a ¡°committee of the whole¡± (all members working as one committee for all areas). The ¡°committee of the whole¡± structure began in March 2011. The individual committees make their recommendations to the Board as a whole, where authority to vote on applicable actions ultimately lies. Community members who would like to address any of the Board Committees are encouraged to contact the Chair(s) of that committee.

Education / Curriculum

• monitors curriculum programs, materials, textbooks and related use of technology
• periodically reviews and recommends changes to existing curriculum
• oversees creation of EfS (Education for Sustainability) curriculum units.

Sustainability

• oversees that sustainability principles are infused into all parts of Unity daily life
• oversees lunch program

Governance/Policy

• reviews current policies to ensure functionality and relevance
• recommends new policy as deemed necessary
• reviews to ensure alignment between policies, bylaws and charter

Communications

• ensures that the commUnity is well informed of school activities and events via newsletter and other electronic communication
• facilitates the flow of information from the Board to the commUnity:
• ensure website, brochure and articles in the media project a positive image in the public sphere

Fiscal

• oversees development of the operating budget for the next school year
• monitors the budget for the school year

Facilities

• oversees management of the physical facility, including maintenance and minor building repairs
• develops and implements a long term facilities plan

Personnel

• reviews and approves all personnel items
• performs Director Evaluation
• recruit and hire staff as needed

Fundraising

• Temporary subcommittee formed to finance the expansion into the new location and exterior items such as playground and garden
• Focuses on larger grants and the annual commUnity appea