The following chapters will cover the key fundamental topics for new board members.  It covers the key components of board compliance and best operational practices.  

Per state statute 1 CCR 301-88, charter school boards are required to complete annual training on non-discrimination.

2.02 (A) Charter Schools are subject to all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The Charter School provides evidence of annual training on nondiscrimination laws to employees and board members, and otherwise ensures that its board and leadership stay current on all relevant provisions.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 

• Explain the collective and individual responsibilities of a charter school board and its members. 

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of board officers. 

• Differentiate between governance and operations. 

• Assess the skills needed to fulfill board responsibilities. 

• Define the legal responsibilities of charter school boards. 

• Summarize the key laws applicable to charter schools.  

"These training modules offer a foundational overview of the key knowledge areas essential for your role as a charter school board member. For more in-depth guidance on the topics covered, please refer to the League’s Charter School Board Governance Playbook, available in the resources section of this course."

By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the charter school board’s responsibilities for financial oversight.

• Summarize basic concepts related to charter school finance 

• Identify and interpret core financial statements 

• Explain the board’s role in the budget development process

"These training modules offer a foundational overview of the key knowledge areas essential for your role as a charter school board member. For more in-depth guidance on the topics covered, please refer to the League’s Charter School Board Governance Playbook, available in the resources section of this course.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 

• Gain confidence in making positive school leader hiring decisions. 

• Define a strong school leader evaluation system. 

• Summarize ways to support a school leader. 

• Plan for school leader succession. 

"These training modules offer a foundational overview of the key knowledge areas essential for your role as a charter school board member. For more in-depth guidance on the topics covered, please refer to the League’s Charter School Board Governance Playbook, available in the resources section of this course."

By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the board’s responsibility to create and regularly review policies. 

• Differentiate state and district waivers and the processes to obtain them. 

• Identify indicators and metrics to monitor through a data dashboard based on potential risks their school may face. 

• Understand various legal issues facing public schools today. 

"These training modules offer a foundational overview of the key knowledge areas essential for your role as a charter school board member. For more in-depth guidance on the topics covered, please refer to the League’s Charter School Board Governance Playbook, available in the resources section of this course."

By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 

• Understand Colorado's accountability system and interpret the School Performance Framework (SPF).

• Explain the purpose of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).

• Define the board’s role with curriculum oversight. 

• Demonstrate how to respond when academic performance is below expectations. 

"These training modules offer a foundational overview of the key knowledge areas essential for your role as a charter school board member. For more in-depth guidance on the topics covered, please refer to the League’s Charter School Board Governance Playbook, available in the resources section of this course."

By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the key components of effective charter school board meetings.

• Explain the purpose and structure of board committees and how they support governance.

• Develop a system for recruiting and onboarding new board members.

• Identify strategies for ongoing board development and understand their importance to board effectiveness.

"These training modules offer a foundational overview of the key knowledge areas essential for your role as a charter school board member. For more in-depth guidance on the topics covered, please refer to the League’s Charter School Board Governance Playbook, available in the resources section of this course."