HCCPS Board of Trustees - Interest Packet
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in serving on the Board of Trustees of the Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (HCCPS)! We value different perspectives and experiences, and continually strive to create an inclusive and diverse BoT.

Please read through the BoT overview and 'Joining the Board" checklist (included below), before completing the interest form. A member of the GABS committee or the Community and Family Engagement Coordinator, will be in touch within two weeks of submitting your form. 

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Overview of the BoT 

  • The BoT holds the school’s charter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is responsible for the school’s overarching philosophies, direction and policies. 

  • The BoT uses a consensus model and is accountable for all legal and fiscal matters affecting the school, including the hiring of Directors, and approving the lease, the annual budget and organizational and personnel policy decisions. 

  • Members of HCCPS elect Trustees at their annual meeting in the late spring.

  • Board members who are parents/caregivers of children at HCCPS have 3 year terms, and are expected to serve on one of our committees and/or in an officer role.

  • Teachers serve 2 year terms and are non-voting members on the board and serving on a committee is optional, but encouraged.

  • Community members serve a two-year term and committee participation is optional.

  • The board meets at HCCPS in Easthampton on the second Wednesday of every month (typically excluding August) at 6:30PM. Meetings typically last two hours. There may be circumstances where meetings are held online, or as a hybrid model, online and in person.

Next Steps: Please complete the interest form. We will request your current CV or resume (required by the state, basic sample included at the end of this packet) later in the process. 

Please refer to the Board Checklist, below, to understand the onboarding process, start to finish! Full details of each step can be found in the 'Joining the Board: Process' list here: https://tinyurl.com/hccpsboardprocess

If you would like to know more about Hilltown and our BoT, visit our website: www.hilltowncharter.org, or contact The Community Family Engagement Coordinator.
Joining the Board: What to Expect from Start to Finish 

  1. Interest in Joining the Board.

  2. Contact the Community and Family Engagement Coordinator (CFEC) to Learn More.

  3. Submit Board Interest Form + Resume.

  4. Meeting with Members of the GABS (Governance and Board Sustainability) Committee.

  5. Attend a Board Meeting(s).

  6. GABS Reviews Candidate(s).

  7. GABS finalizes Candidate list to bring to BoT.

  8. GABS presents Candidate(s) to the BoT.

  9. Annual Meeting: Candidates are voted on by BoT and Cooperative.

  10. New Trustee Term begins in July.

  11. Committee Assignment.

  12. Attend Board Orientation in late August/September.

  13. Complete trainings and paperwork as required by the state.

Full details of each step can be found in the 'Joining the Board: Process' list here:
https://tinyurl.com/hccpsboardprocess
Interest Form
Please complete the following interest form. Please contact the Community and Family Engagement Coordinator (tross@hilltowncharter.org) with any questions that may arise. 
Your Full Name *
Your Address *
Your Primary Phone Number *
Your Email Address *
How did you hear about and connect with HCCPS?
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 What interests you most about HCCPS and/or about education in general?
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Why are you interested in serving on the Hilltown Board of Trustees?
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The HCCPS Board uses the consensus process for decision-making. Are you familiar or experienced with the consensus process? If yes, please tell us where you have used it before. If not, are you open to learning and using it?
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What skills/interests do you hope to bring to the BoT? Check all that apply:
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When is the earliest you would be available to serve?
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Which of the BoT standing committees most interest you? Please check all that apply. Descriptions are on our website: www.hilltowncharter.org/board-of-trustees/
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Are you interested in serving on a BoT committee in advance of, or as an alternative to Board Membership? We encourage prospective BoT members to join a committee prior to joining the BoT. Contact the Community and Family Engagement Coordinator or the Chair of the committee of interest: www.hilltowncharter.org/board-of-trustees/
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Resume Sample + Assistance
This resume example is provided in case you need a refresher in formatting or ideas of what you might include. If you already have a resume, you do NOT need to reformat it to look like this one. Templates are readily available in google drive, or online. If you need further assistance, please connect with the Community and Family Engagement Coordinator. 
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