Providence Hall Board Member Application

Providence Hall is a charter school located in Herriman UT. Central to the school's mission is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. 

The Board of Trustees (Board) will review this application within thirty (30) calendar days after the submittal date of this application.

You will receive a response back regarding this application within forty-five (45) calendar days after the submittal date of this application via the email you include in this application.

Primary Purpose of the Board:

• Members of the Board, acting as a unit, are ultimately responsible for the school's accountability, viability, the overall success of the school, and the business affairs and property of the school.


• The Board ensures that the school is meeting the goals and objectives of the Charter.


• The Board empowers the Executive Director, Business Manager, and Principals, holding them accountable for compliance, performance, and achievement.


• The Board leads in managing both standing and special short-term committees, policy oversight, fundraising and development, and promoting and advancing the school’s mission, vision, values, and brand.


• The Board oversees the Executive Director and Business Manager, who ensures fiscal and legal compliance with public education laws and regulations, and who report regularly to the Board to account for all aspects of school operations.
  

Qualifications:

• To perform duties of a Board member successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Job Function
  satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Requirements and Essential Job Functions are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or abilities.


• Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, and professional references
  

Responsibilities:

• Understand the school’s mission, vision, goals, values, and brand.


• Understand and keep up-to-date on public and charter school laws and regulations.


• Attend a once a month evening regularly scheduled Board meeting and other special Board meetings.


• Abide by the school’s charter, bylaws, and applicable regulations and laws.


• Develop goals, policy, limitations, and accountability measures for school officers.
  


• Ensure all board members understand the role of the Board.


• Manage conflicts of interest, including the inherent conflict of being a Board member and parent, if applicable.


• Assess the quality of the school’s academic program and monitor results.


• Monitor Board actions for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with law, policy, and good practice.
  


• Represent the school at school, community, and public events.


• Attend Board development training.
  


• Actively serve on Board appointed standing committees and as needed special short-term committees.


• Recruit and orient new Board members as needed

Qualifications:

• To perform duties of a Board member successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Job Function
  satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Requirements and Essential Job Functions are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or abilities.


• Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, and professional references.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: It is the policy of the Providence Hall Charter School to ensure that all applicants for employment, as well as all employees, be treated impartially without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, or marital status. Please see our Civil Rights Disclosure on our website (www.providencehall.com)

Applications are retained on file for two (2) years.

Contact HR at 801-727-8260 if you have any questions about this application, volunteering at Providence Hall Charter School, or if you require an accommodation to complete this application.