Board Committees

Committees are valuable vehicles used to accomplish much of a non-profit organization's work. Each committee takes on specific and detailed work that is too complex and time consuming for board meetings. Committees are also open to non-board members, allowing the Foundation to foster and develop future talent to keep its leadership pipeline full. Involving more people, allowing volunteers to use their specialized skills and interests in meaningful ways, and addressing the work of the board in smaller groups makes committees important to achieve the Foundation's mission.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall have and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of business between meetings of the Board.  The Executive Committee shall have all authority of the Board of Directors except as otherwise limited by the Board of Directors, but in no event may the Executive Committee act to elect members of the Board of Directors or Officers of the Foundation.  All action taken by the Executive Committee shall be communicated to the Board of Directors immediately following each of the committee meetings.  Specific responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for conducting Foundation business between Board of Directors meetings.
  • Responsible for assuring integrity, accountability and quality of Foundation work.

The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the officers of the Foundation elected from the members of the Board of Directors, and shall consist of a Chair of the Board, Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Chair-elect, Vice-Chair/Treasurer, Chairmen of Standing Committees and Member(s) at Large.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the management and investment of money and all other financial aspects of the Foundation and shall regularly report to the Board of Directors. This committee is responsible for the oversight of both operational and investment financial matters and for long-range financial planning.

Specific tasks include:

  • Review monthly financial statements.
  • Review the annual audit and annual 990.
  • Review and recommending the annual budget to the Board of Directors.
  • Oversight of invested and endowed funds.
  • Develop long-range plans for fund development.
  • Oversight of fundraising events and other activities.
  • Recommend financial policies and policy revisions to the Board of Directors.
  • Train and advising Board members in matters of financial development.
  • Oversight of resource allocation to support OCPS in providing quality education.

The Finance Committee is composed of members of the Board of Directors.  The Treasurer serves as Chair, and the Chair of the Board of Directors is an ex-officio committee member.

Board Development Committee (Governance)

This committee is responsible for the overall structure and composition of the Board of Directors of the Foundation to ensure adequate representation of all stakeholders.  The Board Development Committee prepares the slate of new board members and the slate of officers for Foundation elections, plans for board training, assists committees in finding new members and assists the Board as needed in the recruitment of expertise for special assignments and committees.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Review and recommend changes to the by-laws and policies as needed.
  • Conduct annual Board self-assessment every two to three years.
  • Participate in individual board member annual meetings to review previous year’s contributions and commitments for the coming year.
  • Analyze current Board membership and identifying areas of strength and weakness.
  • Review Board members job description and committee responsibilities.
  • Coordinate recruitment of new Board members for nomination and preparing slate for election at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting.
  • Prepare the slate of officers for election at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting.
  • Develop and coordinating the new Board member orientation program.
  • Assist other Board committees with recruitment of volunteers and non-Board members.
  • Evaluate the nominating process and providing expertise to the board as needed.

Its membership is composed of members of the Board of Directors.  The Chair of the Board Development Committee is the Chair-Elect.

Fore Our Schools Golf Committee

This committee is responsible for the overall planning and sales for the Foundation’s annual golf tournament.  Primary responsibilities include:

  • Create event budget.
  • Select venue.
  • Oversight of planning process.
  • Identification of prospect sponsors and package sales.
  • Hosting at the tournament.
  • Event evaluation.

The Committee is chaired by a member of the Board of Directors.  The Committee meets monthly from January to October.