Volunteer
Joining our Board of Trustees, serving on a committee, or assisting with events are great ways to get involved and support education in our community.
About the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees plays a crucial role in guiding the mission and vision of the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation. Trustees bring diverse expertise and a deep commitment to public education, collaborating on strategic goals, fundraising initiatives, and organizational oversight.
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Key Responsibilities
Be a passionate advocate for public education.
Participate as a proactive driver and doer in fundraising and outreach activities.
Understand the organizational mission, vision, bylaws, and policies.
Participate in the development and refinement of strategic goals and objectives.
Review progress of programs and stay abreast of factors influencing the organization.
Participate in the supervision and annual performance review of the Executive Director.
Donate time, expertise, energy and, where able, financial and other resources to support the Foundation.
Recruit and nominate new Trustees and participate in Board performance self-assessment (if applicable).
Approve annual operating budget and provide resource and financial oversight of the organization. Ensure legal and ethical integrity. Sign annual conflict of interest disclosure.
Attend at least 70 percent of the regularly scheduled Board meetings (generally 12-1:30 on the 4th Wednesday of each month). Lead and/or serve on Board committees and attend those meetings.
Commitment
Time
5–10 hours per month.
Terms
3 years, with the option to serve two consecutive terms.
Meetings
Attend at least 70% of monthly Board meetings.
Your time makes a difference.
