Principles
Ends
Governance
Linkage
Limitations
100
These define the results and outcomes of Sahel Academy--what good, for whom, at what cost.
What are the Ends?
100
Sahel students will be learners loving God and transforming their world.
What is the Vision Statement for Sahel Academy?
100
The board represents and governs on behalf of these two groups.
Who are the legal and moral owners?
100
Two attributes which should define the relationship between management and the board.
What is "empowering and safe?"
100
These set the boundaries which guide the director in using means to accomplish the desired ends.
What are Executive Limitations?
200
Rather than "react and ratify", a good board does this when it comes to establishing and following policies.
What is "define and delegate?"
200
To develop students through a holistic education of the highest quality while nurturing a Christ-like character and a heart of service.
What is the Mission Statement for Sahel Academy?
200
When the board has diverse viewpoints and intentions, we show our unity in this way.
What is speaking with one voice?
200
The characteristic most important in building an effective team between management and the board.
What is integrity?
200
A common phrase used in Executive Limitations policies which allows for freedom and creativity.
What is "shall not" (or "shall not fail to").
300
To assure, on behalf of the legal owner (SIM), that Sahel Academy (1) achieves appropriate results for appropriate persons at an appropriate cost, and (2) avoids unacceptable actions and situations.
What is the purpose of the board?
300
A way of "governing" that focuses on vision and strategy rather than reviewing staff decisions and activities.
What is "Ends Determination?"
300
These decisions are a reflection of the board's soul.
What are policy decisions?
300
The board's sole connection to the operation of Sahel Academy including its achievements and conduct.
Who is the director (admin. team)?
300
The entity responsible for establishing the boundaries of acceptability within which staff methods and activities can responsibly be left to staff under the leadership of the director.
What is the board?
400
This expression reminds us that the words in our policies are "meant to be meant" and meant to be followed.
What is an "ironclad commitment?"
400
English-speaking students who are children of international missionaries, followed by English-speaking students from families interested in securing a Christian education subject to space availability (limited to 30% of total enrollment).
Who are the primary and secondary beneficiaries of Sahel Academy?
400
The progression by which the board formulates its policies.
What is from broadest to more narrow?
400
The means by which the board instructs and evaluates the director.
What are the written policies on Ends and Executive Limitations?
400
The various arrangements and actions needed to accomplish the ends or to safeguard the operations that produce them.
What are staff means?
500
The board uses these to evaluate the performance of the CEO, or management.
What is policy criteria?
500
The type of language that should be used to describe the organizations "Ends."
What is "what will be different?" (Not, what will we be doing?)
500
The four broad categories which all board policies address.
What are Ends, Governance Process, Board/Director linkage Executive Limitations?
500
The basis by which the director is authorized to establish further policies, make all decisions, take all actions, establish all practices and develop all activities.
What is a reasonable interpretation of the board's Ends and Executive Limitations policies?
500
The best way for the board to maintain control over staff means.
What is limiting, not prescribing.
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