INTEGRITY EDUCATIONAL CENTER

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION:
H: GOVERNANCE CAPACITY
Currently, Articles of Incorporation are being developed as a part of the application for 501 (c) 3
Non-profit Corporation statuses. A final version will be agreed upon by the board of trustees before the
third board meeting.
EVIDENCE OF 501 (C) 3 NON -PROFIT CORPORATION STATUS:
Currently an application has been filed to apply for 501 (c) 3 statuses
ADEQUATE BYLAWS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GOVERNING BODY OPERATION:
An important element of Integrity Educational Center's Board of Trustees is to establish sub
committees and delegate authority as needed. Board members will work on school policies such as
Student /Parent Handbook (the establishment and revision of the handbook). The governance board will
develop and or revise bylaws and Articles of Incorporation for the school. The governance board will be
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e responsible agent for accountability requirements established by Senate Bill 1448 and the charter
lf, as well as policies regarding staff and board responsibilities, budget development and approval.
The school's bylaws will require an approval by a minimum of three Governance Board Members by June
16, 2011. Potential Board members will complete an application and submit a letter of interest and a
resume. Board members will reflect the student population and be of a diverse professional background.
The governance board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of every three months. The location
will be determined later. The Board of Directors shall consist of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum
of eleven (11) voting members. The board meets at least four times a year. Each board member will hold
office for two years and until a successor, (board member) has been qualified, designated and appointed.
The term of office of a board member shall be elected to fill a vacancy in the beginning of the date of the
member's election. The term will continue: (1) For the balance of the unexpired term in the case of a
vacancy created because of the resignation, removal or death of a Board member; or (2) for the term
specified by the board in the case of a vacancy resulting from the increase of the number of directors
authorized. Any subsequent vacancies on the Integrity Educational Center Board may be filled by a
majority vote of a quorum of directors. Election of Board Members is governed by IEC bylaws.
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