Revised 06/05

1.  I have a genuine faith in the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and I desire to serve Him. I believe I have been called to serve on the School Board of The Vail Academy. I will seek to act as a Christian role model in the school and broader community, and strive to achieve academic excellence for the students of the Academy.

 

2.   I will subscribe to, and seek to accomplish, the teaching and mission statement set forth in Article II of the Academy’s Bylaws.

 

3.   I will be diligent in preparation for all School Board meetings and participate in duly appointed committees.

 

4.   I will faithfully attend all meetings of the School Board and applicable Committee meetings unless I am hindered from doing so by compelling reasons such as illness or necessary travel. When I am late or unable to attend a meeting, I will notify the School Board President or committee chairperson in advance, if possible. I will follow-up with the Board Secretary and/or other Board or committee members to be informed about the proceedings of the meeting(s) that I missed. When I am unable to attend the Board or committee meetings for four consecutive meetings, I understand that my position on the Board or committee will be terminated unless I take action to explain to the Board President or committee chairperson the reason for my absences and express my desire and willingness to continue to serve on the Board or committee.

 

5.   My fellowship, speech and manner with my colleagues on the School Board and with any members of the school family will be characterized by grace and humility. I will attempt to refrain from expressing demeaning attitudes through criticism and complaint.

 

6.   While respecting divergent views and convictions expressed by my colleagues on the School Board, I will express my views and differences of opinion constructively and with grace and humility. Once the Board has discussed and voted on an issue and regardless of my personal vote on that issue, I will publicly support the Board’s action.

 

7.   I will be an encourager, acting with integrity and discretion and will endeavor to maintain unity in the school regarding all matters.

 

8.   Since all members of The Vail Academy Board of Directors are Christian believers under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Board Members believe that the Holy Spirit will aid them in governing the school by consensus. Accordingly, each Board Member agrees to seek guidance of the Holy Spirit with the objective that all action taken by the School Board shall be the consensus of all members of the School Board.

 

In the event that the Board is unable to reach a consensus, the action shall be tabled to permit all Board Members to pray and seek guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Board of Elders of The Vail Bible Church shall be notified of all matters that have been tabled because a consensus could not be reached in order that they can also be in prayer regarding the matter.

 

If after a reasonable period of time the School Board is still unable to reach a consensus and it is urgent that the action be taken, the School Board shall take action by majority vote of the School Board members present at the meeting.

 

9.   Each Board Member will faithfully attend and serve a local, Bible-based Christian church. (Hebrews 10:25)

 

 

I have studied these statements of commitment and I agree to serve as a School Board Member for The Vail Academy according to these standards.

 

 

Signature of New Member___________________________________________

 

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Signature of President of the Board of Directors___________________________

 

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