Board of Directors: Envision Education

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Envision Education Full time

Term: 3 years

Application Deadline: January 30, 2025

Compensation: N/A, non profit volunteer

Envision seeks: Board of Directors at Envision Education: executives who serve as strategic advisors and advocates, helping to shape the future direction of Envision Education.

About Envision Education: Envision Education focuses on transforming student lives, especially first-generation college students, by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. Their approach includes a unique Portfolio Defense model that emphasizes academic, leadership, and personal growth skills. Envision operates four schools in the Bay Area and collaborates with educators through Envision Learning Partners to promote innovative, college-going cultures nationwide. The organization is in strong financial standing, with the resources necessary to sustain its current operations, invest in innovative educational models, and expand its impact in fostering equitable learning opportunities for students nationwide.

The Mission of Envision Education: For over 20 years, has been to transform the lives of students - especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college - by preparing them for success in college, career, and life.

Envision Education is made up of three key components to meet our mission:

  1. Envision Learning Partners: Shaping Future-Ready Learning. Our consulting division collaborates with school networks and organizations nationally and globally to redefine assessments.
  2. Advancing Equity Through Research: We conduct research that drives equitable change across K-12 and higher education.
  3. Operating Schools that Transform Lives: We empower students through a transformative model that integrates project-based learning, student-led conferences, and portfolio assessments.

Position Overview: The Board of Directors at Envision Education are executives who serve as strategic advisors and advocates, helping to shape the future direction of Envision Education. These members provide high-level guidance, support, and thought leadership to ensure Envision Education continues to grow in influence and effectiveness. This is an unpaid role requiring approximately 5 hours of commitment monthly, which includes attending quarterly meetings, participating in major Education Education initiatives, and meeting annual sponsorship requirements. Envision Education has 6 open board seats.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Commitment to Stakeholders and Institutional Health: Ensure decisions are made with the long-term sustainability and growth of Envision Education in mind.
  2. Mission Stewardship: Champion the mission of Envision Schools and ensure the effective implementation of its charters.
  3. Sub-Committee Involvement: Serve on at least one sub-committee, determined annually (e.g., Audit, Executive, Capital Campaign, Fundraising, etc.).
  4. Fiscal Oversight: Approve and monitor the school budget, fiscal reports, and fiscal practices of the Charter School.
  5. Policy and Leadership: Adopt and uphold board policies. Hire, evaluate, and provide guidance to the CEO.
  6. Strategic Planning: Actively participate in the development and oversight of the school’s long-term strategic plan.
  7. Community Stewardship: Represent and advocate for the interests of the broader community.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with fundraising and cultivating partnerships.
  • Expertise in financial management; specifically bonds, real estate.
  • Prior participation on board committees, including audit, finance, and governance committees.
  • Leadership experience in driving innovation.
  • Experience in scaling at a national level.
  • Executive management experience.
  • Direct charter school experience as a student or through parenting a middle/high school aged child.

Meeting & Tenure Requirements:

  • In addition to three (3) annual in-person board meetings in Oakland, CA, board members should expect to dedicate approximately 5-10 hours monthly for fundraising, committee work, and other duties.
  • If out of town, travel to the five (5) board events listed above are required.
  • Board members commit to a $50,000 annual give/get policy.
  • Board members commit to a 3-year term of service.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application above, including your resume and cover letter addressing the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in joining the Envision Education board, and how do you see your background and skills contributing to our mission of equity-driven, transformational education?
  • What do you believe are the biggest challenges facing K-12 education today, particularly for first-generation college-bound students, and how would you help Envision address these challenges?
  • Envision is dedicated to building equitable, innovative educational experiences. How would you support Envision in expanding its impact, whether through community engagement, fundraising, or advocacy?
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