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BOARD_GOVERNANCE.md

SydTek Scholars Canon
Accreditation Readiness Framework
Chunk 03 of 36
Status: Draft
Completion: 0%
Owner: Board of Directors
Version: 1.0

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PURPOSE

Define the governing authority of SydTek Scholars
and establish board oversight, accountability,
institutional control, and accreditation readiness.

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GOVERNING BODY

Official Governing Body:
Board of Directors
Primary Function:
Oversight
Policy Approval
Financial Stewardship
Accreditation Accountability
Strategic Direction
Institutional Protection

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BOARD COMPOSITION

Minimum Board Members:
3
Recommended Board Members:
5
Ideal Board Members:
7

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REQUIRED OFFICERS

President
Secretary
Treasurer

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RECOMMENDED BOARD ROLES

Board Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Academic Oversight Chair
Finance Chair
Accreditation Chair

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MINIMUM ACCREDITATION BOARD MODEL

Board Chair                         1
Secretary                           1
Treasurer                           1
TOTAL                               3

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STRONG ACCREDITATION BOARD MODEL

Board Chair                         1
Secretary                           1
Treasurer                           1
Academic Oversight Chair            1
Accreditation Chair                 1
TOTAL                               5

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BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

Approve Mission
Approve Vision
Approve Budget
Approve Strategic Plan
Approve Academic Policies
Approve Accreditation Plan
Review Student Outcomes
Review Financial Reports
Review Compliance Calendar
Protect Institutional Integrity

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BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

Quarter 1
Formation Review
Budget Review
Compliance Review
Quarter 2
Curriculum Review
Enrollment Review
Student Progress Review
Quarter 3
Accreditation Evidence Review
Faculty Review
Technology Review
Quarter 4
Annual Review
Strategic Planning
Board Evaluation

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REQUIRED BOARD DOCUMENTS

Board Charter
Bylaws
Conflict of Interest Policy
Code of Ethics
Board Resolution Template
Meeting Agenda Template
Meeting Minutes Template
Annual Board Evaluation
Strategic Plan Approval Record

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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Academic Committee
Accreditation Committee
Technology Committee

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BOARD AUTHORITY

The Board of Directors holds final authority over:
Institutional Mission
Legal Compliance
Financial Oversight
Academic Integrity
Accreditation Readiness
Executive Appointment
Strategic Direction

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PRESIDENT AUTHORITY

The President is responsible for:
Daily Operations
Staff Leadership
Program Execution
External Partnerships
Accreditation Coordination
Budget Implementation
Strategic Plan Execution

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BOARD LIMITATIONS

The Board does not manage daily operations.
The Board does not replace academic staff.
The Board does not alter student records.
The Board does not bypass adopted policy.
The Board does not approve conflicts of interest
without disclosure and recusal.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST RULE

Any board member with a financial, family,
employment, vendor, or ownership interest
must disclose the conflict before discussion.
The conflicted member must recuse themselves
from voting.

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ACCREDITATION ALIGNMENT

Cognia Standard 1
Leadership Capacity
Evidence:
Board Structure
Board Minutes
Policy Approval
Strategic Oversight
Financial Oversight
Mission Alignment
Continuous Improvement

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BUDGET

Board Compensation                 $0
Board Software                     $0
Document Storage                   $0
Meeting Platform                   $0
TOTAL                              $0

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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Board Members                       3
President                           1
Secretary Function                  1
Treasurer Function                  1
Minimum Required Individuals
3-5

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EVIDENCE FOLDER

/governance/
board_charter.md
bylaws.md
conflict_of_interest.md
code_of_ethics.md
board_minutes/
board_resolutions/
annual_board_review.md
strategic_plan_approval.md

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BOARD RESOLUTION TEMPLATE

Resolution Title:
Approval of SydTek Scholars Institutional Mission
Resolved:
The Board of Directors hereby approves the mission,
vision, educational framework, and accreditation
readiness direction of SydTek Scholars.
Date:
Approved By:
Board Chair:
Secretary:

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COMPLETION CHECKLIST

[ ] Board Charter Approved

[ ] Bylaws Approved

[ ] Officers Appointed

[ ] Conflict Policy Signed

[ ] Committee Structure Approved

[ ] Meeting Calendar Adopted

[ ] Board Minutes Folder Created

[ ] Accreditation Oversight Assigned


Running Total                       $854
People Tracker
Board Members                         3
President                             1
Academic Director                     1
Registrar                             1
Administrative Assistant              1
Adjunct Faculty                       3
Total People Required                10