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Board Of Directors - Application

Here is your chance to be on the Kids 4 Kids Board of Directors. Our board of directors is open to educators and students worldwide in the hopes or our site will develop a hands on approach to business concepts starting, first with this site. If you have an interest in understanding the business concepts and being part of a site of this size please fill out the form below.

Qualifications:

An applying student under 18 must retain a verified 3.0 or above grade average
An adult over 18 must have a background in the internet and/or education
You must be honest.
You must be enthusiastic.
You keep an open mind.
You must be a team players.
You tackle complex problems with relish.
You take an orderly approach to decision making.
You must be competent.

• Attendance: Board members agree to attend board meetings and participate in some committee work .

• Mission: Directors agree to define the mission and participate in strategic planning to review a company's purposes, priorities, financial standing, and goals.

• Chief executive: Directors must be prepared to approve the selection, compensation, and if necessary, dismissal of the chief executive, and to assure regular evaluation of the executive's performance.

• Finances: Directors must assure financial responsibility by:
Approving the annual budget and overseeing adherence to it.
Contracting for an independent audit.
Controlling the investment policies and management of capital or reserve funds.

• Planning oversight and support: Directors agree to oversee and evaluate strategic business plans and support management in carrying out those plans.

• Board effectiveness: Directors must evaluate how well the board is performing and maintain an effective organization, procedures and recruitment.

• Growing pains: As a company evolves from startup to growth toward maturity, the responsibilities and character of its board of directors will evolve as well. Challenges that may come with growth include:
Weaning directors away from involvement in operations and management.
Addressing the needs and problems of a large staff.
Bringing aboard new people and new ideas.

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