Website International Community School (ICS)
The International Community School is an International Baccalaureate World School that educates refugees, immigrants and local children, and provides a rigorous and holistic education in an intentionally diverse community of mutual learners.
The International Community School Board of Directors has the legal and ethical responsibility to ensure the school has the resources it needs to successfully fulfill its charter and mission, as well as meet all financial and legal obligations. The Board also oversees the executive director. Members are elected for two, 2-year terms. Those who fulfill their obligations after two years and want to continue to serve, may serve an additional two-year term. A board member may serve up to six years at the discretion of the Board, this primarily applies to board officers. Members should expect to dedicate approximately 5 to 10 hours per month to satisfy their Board obligations. Board members are volunteers and as such do not receive any compensation for their services.
Board Member Expectations
Each Board member is charged with the legal duties of care, obedience, and loyalty. To fulfill these duties, each Board member is expected to:
-Ensure the Board of Directors and ICS abide by and uphold all governing documents (federal/state laws/regulations, charter, articles of incorporation, by-laws, ICS policies, etc.)
-Attend and actively participate in at least 8 out of 10 in-person meetings annually
-Join a committee and actively participate in monthly virtual and ad hoc meetings
-Attend the annual Board Retreat
-Develop and maintain familiarity with the school’s financial statements
-Complete annual trainings required by the Georgia Department of Education (15 hours the first year; 9 hours each successive year of Board service)
-Serve on or lead at least one committee or task force annually
-Volunteer or attend at least 2 school events annually, including at least one of ICS’s marquis events: Dash at Dawn OR UN Day.
-Make a personal financial contribution annually
-Raise a minimum of $500 annually (inclusive of personal financial contribution). If requested, volunteer hours can count toward this after fulfilling your personal contribution and volunteering commitments.
-Submit a conflict of interest statement annually and disclose any new conflicts to the Board in a timely manner
-Actively participate in recruiting prospective Board members
-Be a champion for the school by promoting it to your personal and professional network
Apply via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTFav6xypqKgkrznuBf4GHLQ-_loeCwE_NEY5vHA5spjgWw/viewform?usp=header
To apply for this job email your details to board.recruitment@icsgeorgia.org