BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORIENTATION Iowa FFA Association, 2013
“One Hour Expert” Agenda WHAT: Fiduciary Responsibilities YOU: Volunteer Board Member WHO: The Iowa FFA Association THEM: State Staff (Gruis & Johnson) US: Board and Executive Committee
WHAT: Fiduciary Responsibilities Fi-du-ci-ar-y Adjective: Involving trust, esp. with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary. Noun: A trustee Two duties as established by corporate law Duty of Care Duty of Loyalty Source: reinsforrenewal.wordpress.com
YOU: The Volunteer Board Member Critical Roles (Iowa Association of School Boards) Setting clear expectations Creating conditions for success Holding the system accountable to expectations Building collective will Learning together as a board team Source: yatyalanap.blogspot.com
YOU: The Volunteer Board Member Board Standards (Iowa Association of School Boards) Operate as a visionary, ethical governance team. Provide effective leadership for high and equitable student learning. Act with fiscal responsibility. Comply with state and federal law and board policy. Advocate for high and equitable student achievement. Source: yatyalanap.blogspot.com
WHO: The Iowa FFA Association Membership Report 6 th highest in Iowa FFA History (‘78, ‘77, ‘79, ‘76, ‘81) Membership History Iowa FFA membership is up 36.3% over the last 20 years.
THEM: State Staff State Advisor: Gruis Department of Education Consultant State of Iowa Employee Not 100% FFA (Not 10% FFA) Executive Secretary: Johnson Foundation Employee MOU: FFA Association Responsibilities Day to Day Operation and Finances Source: brandonleep.blogspot.com
US: Board and Executive Committee Two Boards Operating Concurrently Board Chairperson (Advisor) & State FFA President Communication & Feedback Collaborate with District Advisors & IAAE Vice President Communicate with Chapters (Members & Advisors) Survey if Necessary Reference the Website “Virtually Demand” (Expect) Feedback Source: bestsites4professionals.com
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