Faith Academy Government
Faith Academy is overseen by two governing bodies, the Board of Directors and the Members.
The Directors
There are currently four positions:
| 1 | Cavey, Bill |
| 2 | Hiebert, Peter |
| 3 | Stetski, Greg |
| 4 | Suderman, Peter |
The Directors are responsible for:
- Speaking and voting at board meetings.
- Setting the annual school budget and revising it as necessary. The Executive Director (in consultation with staff) brings the budget forward for approval. Note: the Parent Advisory Council should review the budget before it comes to the Board.
- Setting school fees.
- Setting salary structures.
- Approving any lease arrangements.
- Approving any 'signing' authorities.
- Ensuring payment of salaries and taxes. This should also include the completion of the charitable return, T4 summary documents, and various other annual returns (both federal and provincial). The Executive Director or bookkeeper needs to assure the Board and prove (if necessary) that these items are kept up to date. Directors may be held personally liable for salaries owed if the school fails to meet its commitments.
- Approving the audit.
- Approving any borrowing.
- Reporting any violations of health/safety.
- Reporting any charges laid against staff.
- Exercising judgment in cases of staff discipline.
- Hearing final appeals from parents in cases of suspension, expulsion, and/or non-acceptance. The Executive Director has the sole authority to expel a student, although details of any expulsion should be reviewed at the next Board meeting. Meetings can be called after receiving any appeal from parents.
- Canceling or directing any transportation of students' requirements.
- Approving the annual school calendar. The government sets parameters for the calendar and it is prepared and brought forward by the Executive Director. Note: the Parent Advisory Council should review the calendar before it comes to the Board. It is generally due by May 1st of each year.
- Setting school hours of operation.
- Approving the introduction of new grades, levels, or programs.
- Approving the introduction of new locations.
- Approving major changes to school programs. Major changes would include the discontinuation of busing, adding compulsory credits such as "Christian Service," changing the hours of operation, etc.
- Setting policy. There should be a constant review of current policy statements (including Code of Conduct, Anaphylaxis, Field Trip Policy, etc.). The Board is also responsible to set new policies (including the Healthy Living Policy and Workplace Safety Policy).
- Ensuring that all Departmental policies and regulations are being implemented.
- Replacing the Executive Director or Principal. If required, the Directors should form a search committee to fill either position. The selection should be approved by the Members.
The Directors do not have the right to:
- Make unilateral decisions outside of the Board.
- Listen to employee grievances outside Board Meetings.
- Pursue their own agenda.
The Directors meet as required but generally on a bi-monthly basis.
The Members
The current arrangement allows for five members, qualified or elected as follows:
| 1 | Faith Academy, Executive Director | Cavey, Bill |
| 2 | Faith Academy, Staff Representative (elected by staff) | Ingels, Dave |
| 3 | Faith Academy, Parent Advisory Council Member (elected by PAC) | Robertson, Ron |
| 4 | New Life Church Representative | Wynne, Randy |
| 5 | Union Gospel Mission, Executive Director | Stetski, Greg |
Membership must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- not bankrupt or undischarged bankrupt
- To attend the annual meeting.
- To select Directors (annually).
- To approve or select the Executive Director (as required).
- To approve relocation or new construction of school buildings.
- To appoint an auditor (annually).
- To approve the annual corporate audit.
- To elect a corporate secretary (annually or as required).
- To approve the "Actions of the Directors."
- To propose creation of by-laws (as required).
- To keep minutes and ensure availability to all Members and auditors.
- To keep a current Membership list.
The Members Meeting occurs on an annual basis, although they may meet on shorter notice as required by a vote.