The purpose of the Charter Governance Council is to govern the Nevada City School of the Arts in accordance with its school charter. In turn, the school charter conforms to all provisions and requirements of California State charter school law. NCSA utilizes the “Policy Governance” model to manage the school.
“Policy Governance®, an integrated board leadership paradigm created by Dr. John Carver, is a groundbreaking model of governance designed to empower boards of directors to fulfill their obligation of accountability for the organizations they govern. As a generic system, it is applicable to the governing body of any enterprise. The model enables the board to focus on the larger issues, to delegate with clarity, to control management’s job without meddling, to rigorously evaluate the accomplishment of the organization; to truly lead its organization.”
Ends Policies
Policy Register
CGC Calendar for 2017-18
By-Laws
The CGC consists of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 members, all nominated by the CGC.
Board Members
Chris Maher – Board Chairman – boardchair@ncsota.org
Chris Maher has served on the CGC since 2010. Chris’ excellent communication and analytical skills were recognized by the Charter Governance Council right away. The board requested that he take over the position of Chair after Janice Bedayn chose to step down in 2012.
Chris Maher has worked as the General Manager of BriarPatch Co-op since 2009. In this position, he has worked successfully with department managers to carefully manage labor costs and staff productivity. Raised in Long Island, New York, Chris has worked in food service and grocery businesses for 20 years. His management background includes opening, owning, and/or managing a natural food store, catering company, deli, and restaurant. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Mexico. Outside of work, Chris plays the guitar and makes a mean vegetarian chili. He and his wife Andrea are parents to four young children: Seanan, Chiara, and baby twins Padraig and Cecelia.
Members
MacKenzie Hardwick – Secretary – mackenzie.hardwick@googlemail.com
Suzanne Doyle-Schaffhauser – Treasurer – sdoyle.CGC@ncsota.org
Paul Harton – pharton.CGC@ncsota.org
Jeff Corbet – jcorbett.CGC@ncsota.org
Jenni Jordan – jjordan.CGC@ncsota.org
Brooke McGee – bmcgee.CGC@ncsota.org
Leah Delira – ldelira.CGC@ncsota.org
If you have questions or concerns please contact Chris Maher, CGC Board Chairman at boardchair@ncsota.org
Governance Council Agendas
August 19, 2017 – CGC Board Retreat Agenda
November 20, 2017 – Finance Committee Agenda
November 27, 2017 – Nomination Committee Agenda
December 12, 2017 – Nomination Committee Agenda
December 14, 2017 – Agenda
January 6, 2018 – Nomination Committee Agenda
January 18, 2018 – Agenda
January 29, 2018 – Finance Committee Agenda
February 20, 2018 – Nomination Committee Agenda
February 22, 2018 – Agenda
March 13, 2018 – Finance Committee Agenda
March 20, 2018 – Nomination Committee Agenda
March 22, 2018 – Agenda
April 20, 2018 – Nomination Committee Agenda
April 26, 2018 – Agenda
May 16, 2018 – LCAP
May 31, 2018
June 21, 2018
Nevada County Charter Service Authority Agendas
September 20, 2017, Agenda – JPA Conference Room
November 15, 2017, Agenda – JPA Conference Room
December 13, 2017, Agenda – JPA Conference Room
January 17, 2018, Agenda – JPA Conference Room