Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are selected in accordance with the founding documents of Meridian School. The Board consists of seven members who each serve a three-year term with the opportunity for renewal. Members' expertise includes key positions, including finance, legal, and human resources. Additionally, only one parent of a Meridian student may serve on the Board at any given time.
If a Board opening is slated for the following school year, applications are submitted in February. Potential members who have submitted an application are reviewed by the board nominating committee prior to consideration by the full board. Terms begin in June and end in May.
Board meetings are generally held in July, September, November, January, March, and May, but may be altered to suit members' schedules or to address specific items in a timely manner. A public forum precedes the business meeting allowing individuals to sign-in and to speak for three minutes each. Please see the Communication Policy for more information. Board workshops are different than meetings in that discussion occurs on specific topics, but no votes are cast. Agendas are posted on the Meridian website under ‘News’ no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Supporting materials are posted, as they are available.
The Meridian School Board is charged with upholding the Charter (contract) that we have with the State of Texas. The responsibility is described succinctly in the formation documents: ‘The Governing Board shall manage the Company’s business and affairs’. It goes on to describe the role of the CEO/Superintendent/Head of School as ‘…. the principal Administrative officer of the company. The Superintendent shall supervise and have general charge of all operating functions and activities of the company and shall supervise and be charged with carrying out the policies, programs, orders, and resolutions of the Governing Board.
Board of Directors email address: [email protected]
Six Board Meetings are scheduled each school year. Please check the School Calendar for the exact dates. Any called meeting or change to a scheduled meeting will be posted on the calendar and a News Item announcing the change or new meeting will be made.
If a Board opening is slated for the following school year, applications are submitted in February. Potential members who have submitted an application are reviewed by the board nominating committee prior to consideration by the full board. Terms begin in June and end in May.
Board meetings are generally held in July, September, November, January, March, and May, but may be altered to suit members' schedules or to address specific items in a timely manner. A public forum precedes the business meeting allowing individuals to sign-in and to speak for three minutes each. Please see the Communication Policy for more information. Board workshops are different than meetings in that discussion occurs on specific topics, but no votes are cast. Agendas are posted on the Meridian website under ‘News’ no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Supporting materials are posted, as they are available.
The Meridian School Board is charged with upholding the Charter (contract) that we have with the State of Texas. The responsibility is described succinctly in the formation documents: ‘The Governing Board shall manage the Company’s business and affairs’. It goes on to describe the role of the CEO/Superintendent/Head of School as ‘…. the principal Administrative officer of the company. The Superintendent shall supervise and have general charge of all operating functions and activities of the company and shall supervise and be charged with carrying out the policies, programs, orders, and resolutions of the Governing Board.
Board of Directors email address: [email protected]
Six Board Meetings are scheduled each school year. Please check the School Calendar for the exact dates. Any called meeting or change to a scheduled meeting will be posted on the calendar and a News Item announcing the change or new meeting will be made.
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