Advisory Board Charter

Board of Advisors Charter

Purpose
The Board of Advisors exists to provide guidance, accountability, and strategic insight to support the mission and long-term success of Northbridge Academy.

Authority
The Board of Advisors serves in a non-governing, advisory capacity. Final decision-making authority remains with the Head of School.

Responsibilities
The Board of Advisors may:

• Review academic outcomes and instructional effectiveness
  
  

• Review annual or periodic financial summaries
  
  

• Provide feedback on school policies and procedures
  
  

• Advise on institutional growth and sustainability
  
  

• Support ethical and responsible school operations
  
  

Composition

• 2–3 members
  
  

• Members are adults with professional, educational, or community experience
  
  

• Members are not required to be educators
  
  

• A majority of members should be independent (not immediate family)
  
  

Meetings

• Meets 2–4 times per year
  
  

• Meetings may be conducted virtually
  
  

• Written summaries or minutes are retained
  
  

Terms

• Members serve renewable one-year terms
  
  

• Members may resign at any time
  
  

Conflict of Interest
Members must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from related discussions as appropriate.