Riverview is governed by its own board of dedicated parents and community supporters. Board Members serve two year terms starting January 1 each year. Board elections are each fall and we encourage you to consider someone to nominate – including yourself!
Governing Structure
Riverview Charter School is a tax-exempt non-profit corporation through the South Carolina Secretary of State’s office, and as such, is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Riverview Board of Directors is elected annually each December by the parent body and employees of Riverview Charter School, in compliance with Section 59-40-50 of the South Carolina Charter Schools Act (1996).
Riverview’s Board of Directors is responsible for governing, not managing, the school. Board members ensure that Riverview’s academic programs are consistent with the school’s mission and are successful in educating all students, and that school funds are properly managed and accounted for. Board members also develop and evaluate school policies to ensure that they are lawful, fair, and provide appropriate protection and opportunity for everyone involved with the school.
Riverview Charter School’s Director and Leadership Team are responsible for inspiring, leading, guiding and directing every member of the instructional and support services team, and for achieving the highest standards of excellence, so that each individual student enrolled in the school may have a complete, valuable, meaningful and personally rewarding education.
The Director is responsible directly to the Board of Directors for operating the school. The Board will delegate its authority to the school Director to execute approved policies as well as manage the day-to-day activities of the school.
Board of Directors
Each member is responsible for actively participating in the work of the Riverview’s Board of Directors and the life of the school. Each member is expected to affirm and strive to fulfill the performance expectations outlined below. These expectations are to be clearly articulated prior to accepting a nomination or applying to a position on the Board of Directors. In addition to the responsibilities below, individual members of the Board are expected to help each other fulfill the tasks outlined in the collective Job Description of the Board of Directors, as well as fulfill the responsibilities outlined for each Committee.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Believe in and be an active advocate and ambassador for the values, mission, and vision of Riverview Charter School.
2. Work with fellow board members to fulfill the obligations of board membership.
3. Behave in ways that clearly contribute to the effective operations of the Board of Directors:
- Focus on the good of the organization and not on a personal agenda;
- Support board decisions once they are made;
- Participate in an honest appraisal of one’s own performance and that of the Board;
- Build awareness of and vigilance towards governance matters rather than
Management; - Adhere to all School policies;
- Maintain in the strictest of confidence, all personnel and legal matters.
4. Regularly attend Board and Committee meetings. Prepare for these meetings by reviewing and bringing necessary materials to meetings. If unable to attend, notify the Board or Committee Chairperson.
5. Be prepared to contribute approximately 8-10 hours per month toward Board service including:
- Attending a monthly Board of Directors meeting (2-3 hours)
- Reading materials and preparing for meetings (1 hour)
- Attending events at the school, assisting with fundraising and other ambassador tasks as needed (1-2 hours)
6. Keep informed about the school and its issues by reviewing materials, participating in discussions and asking strategic questions.
7. Actively participate in one or more fundraising event(s) annually.
8. Use personal and professional contacts and expertise for the benefit of Riverview.
Committees
If you are interested in volunteering on a Committee please contact the Chair of the Board of Directors or the school’s Director.