School Board

If you are interested in becoming a School Board Member for Old Mission Peninsula School,
please fill out OMPS School Board Questionaire. We are always accepting applications, even when there are no openings available.

To become a charter public school board member, a candidate must:

1. be nominated by a charter school board
2. complete an application for board service
3. successfully pass a background check
4. interview with a representative of the GVSU Charter School Office
5. be approved by the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees
6. take the public oath of office.

If approved to serve on the board, your role is to support and promote the vision and mission of OMPS, make governance decisions that lead to positive, high-quality outcomes for kids, families, and our leadership, teaching and support staff team, set policy, maintain prudent fiscal oversight and ensure that the school complies with its charter and applicable law.

12 Responsibilities of Charter School Boards

1. ENSURE all students are being prepared for success in college, work and life.
2. ENSURE the public’s money and resources are well stewarded.
3. ENSURE the school is run by a great leader and infused with a positive culture and learning environment.
4. ENSURE the terms of the charter contract are fulfilled and the organization is prepared for renewal.
5. ENSURE the school is true to its mission, vision and values.
6. ENSURE goals are clear and people and programs are wisely empowered, supported, evaluated and held accountable.
7. ENSURE the school operates legally and ethically.
8. ENSURE the school continuously improves and stays viable.
9. ENSURE the board recruits, orients and develops its members and its capacity to govern.
10. ENSURE the board adopts and properly maintains its governing policies.
11. ENSURE the board speaks with one voice.
12. ENSURE the board and its members are positive ambassadors for your school and the charter idea!

From the National Charter Schools Institute