Board Self Evaluation Packet

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1 DRAFT Napa Valley College Board of Trustees Board Self Evaluation 7/25/13 Board Self Evaluation Packet Table of Contents o Board Policy BP 2745 Board Self Evaluation o Administrative Regulation AR 2745 Board Self Evaluation o Self Evaluation Instrument Sample 2 General Board Effectiveness Criteria Short Form o Accreditation Standard IV.B Board and Administrative Organization Other References o Chapter 14 of the Trustee Handbook Board Self Evaluation o Chapter 17 of the Trustee Handbook Policy & Policymaking o Chapter 19 of the Trustee Handbook Board Role in Planning

2 BP 2745 Board Self-Evaluation Reference: Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.e & g The Board of Trustees is committee to regularly assessing its own performance as a board in order to ensure that it is functioning in an appropriate and efficient manner. To that end, the Board shall conduct a self-evaluation once during every other calendar year. The evaluation shall include a review of the Board s strength and areas for improvement, along with a review of the accreditation standard related to board functioning. The evaluation process will include the development of goals and objectives so that the board can make appropriate improvements to functions and processes. The results of the self-evaluation shall be documented and made available to each board member. Revised 3/04 (Replaces B 8320); Revised 04/09 40

3 Administrative Regulations AR 2745 Board Self-Evaluation Reference: Accreditation Standard 1 V.B.l.e & g The Board of Trustees of the Napa Valley Community College District has agreed to utilize the following process for conducting its self-evaluation. 1. The Board shall conduct a self-evaluation once during every other calendar year. 2. The President of the Board shall arrange for a facilitator to lead the evaluation process. 3. Whenever possible, a senior member of the college staff possessing facilitation skills and knowledge of board operations will be selected to facilitate the selfevaluation process. 4. The facilitator shall be responsible for developing the instrument to be used for the self-evaluation. The instrument that is developed shall assist board members in identifying: a) board strengths and challenges; and b) goals and objectives. 5. The instrument may incorporate self-evaluation resource information available from the Community College League of California or other organizations, as well as information from board self-evaluation processes used by other community colleges. It shall also include the goals and objectives established at the previous selfevaluation. The Board President shall review and concur with the evaluation instrument prior to its use. 6. The evaluation instrument, along with instructions for preparation for the selfevaluation, shall be made available to each board member prior to the selfevaluation meeting. 7. The self-evaluation process shall include a review of the accreditation standard applicable to the Board (ref: Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.). The status of compliance with the accreditation standard and any actions necessary to achieve compliance will also be addressed. A board member selected by the President of the Board will conduct this review. 8. The results of the self-evaluation shall be documented and made available to each board member. AR 2745 Circa 2007

4 Appendix B Sample Evaluation Instruments Sample 2 General Board Effectiveness Criteria Short Form The short form evaluation may be used when the self-evaluation includes assessing progress on annual board priorities or tasks or evaluating performance on local board codes of ethics. It may also be appropriate as a basis for college employee evaluations of the board. Please rate your level of agreement with the following criteria 5 Strongly Agree 4 Agree 3 Neutral 2 Disagree 1 Strongly Disagree CRITERIA I. Mission, Planning, and Policy RATING 1. The board assures that there is an effective planning process and is appropriately involved in the process. 2. The board regularly reviews the district s mission and goals and monitors progress toward the goals. 3. The board fulfills its policy role; the board s policies are up-to-date and regularly reviewed. II. Board CEO Relations 4. The board maintains an excellent working relationship with the CEO. 5. The board sets clear expectations for and effectively evaluates the CEO 6. The board delegates authority to and supports the CEO. III. Community Relations & Advocacy 7. Board members represent the interests of the citizens in the district. 8. The board advocates on behalf of the college to local, state, and federal governments. Community College League of California Board Self-Evaluation Materials February

5 Appendix B Sample Evaluation Instruments IV. Educational Programs and Quality 9. The board effectively monitors the quality and effectiveness of the educational program and services. 10. Board members are knowledgeable about the districts educational programs and services. V. Fiduciary Role 11. The board assures the fiscal stability and health of the district. 12. The board monitors implementation of the facilities plan. VI. Human Resources and Staff Relations 13. Board members refrain from attempting to manage employee work. 14. The board respects faculty, staff, and student participation in college decision-making. VII. Board Leadership 15. The board understands and fulfills its roles and responsibilities. 16. The board expresses its authority only as a unit. 17. The board regularly reviews and adheres to its code of ethics or standards of practice. 18. Board members avoid conflicts of interest and the perception of such conflicts. VIIi. Board Meetings 19. Board meeting agendas and conduct provide sufficient information and time to explore and resolve key issues. 20. The board understands and adheres to the Brown Act. IX. Board Education 21. New members receive orientation to board roles and the institution. Community College League of California Board Self-Evaluation Materials February

6 Appendix B Sample Evaluation Instruments 22. Board members participate in trustee development activities. 23. The board evaluation process helps the board enhance its performance. Community College League of California Board Self-Evaluation Materials February

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