Transcript Board of directors orientation

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
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WHAT: Fiduciary Responsibilities
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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
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YOU: The Volunteer Board Member
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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
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YOU: The Volunteer Board Member
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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.
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WHO: The Iowa FFA Association
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Membership Report
 6th
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highest in Iowa FFA History (‘78, ‘77, ‘79, ‘76, ‘81)
Membership History
 Iowa
FFA membership is up 36.3% over the last 20
years.
14000
12000
13453
10000
8000
9867
6000
4000
2000
0
1992-93
2012-13
THEM: State Staff
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State Advisor: Gruis
 Department
of Education Consultant
 State of Iowa Employee
 Not 100% FFA (Not 10% FFA)
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Executive Secretary: Johnson
 Foundation
Employee
 MOU: FFA Association Responsibilities
 Day to Day Operation and Finances
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US: Board and Executive Committee
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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
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BOARD ORIENTATION
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Questions?