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The following matrix of skills should be used by the Board to assess the skill requirements met by current Board Members. This will enable the Board to form a view as to the effectiveness of the Board. It should also be used to ensure that future appointments fill skill gaps in the matrix.
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Appendix 2 – board skills matrix
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Governance Guidelines
Across the Board
Purpose
Governance
Applying principles of good governance to schools
Legal status of schools
Primary legislation governing schools
Ancillary legislation
Funding and operating agreement
Structure of the school and delegation of powers
The key roles of the school board and its members
Legal obligations and potential liability of board members
Conflicts of interest
Charter for the school board
Constitution of the board and selection of board members
Orientation and ongoing education for board members
Retention of board members
Succession planning
The key roles of the chair
Legal obligations of the chair
The key roles of the principal
Relationship management
Performance management
Compliance and risk management
Board meetings
Establishing committees on the board
Whistle blowers
Additional resources
Appendix 1 – selection process
Appendix 2 – board skills matrix
Appendix 3 – performance management
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