Section 1. Duties and Authorities

Authority for the Christian School is vested in a School Board of 7-12 members. This Board shall exercise supervision over the development and operation of the Christian School, and sha11 comply with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the education and safety of children, consistent with the STATEMENT OF FAITH.

The Board, in consultation with the Headmaster and Staff, shall establish procedures and policies for the operation of the School, and shall be responsible for the employment, promotion, and dismissal of all school staff. The Board will also prepare an annual budget and submit it to the Board of Elders for approval. The Elders will announce the budget to the congregation and recommend the specific support level at which the church will assist the school. The congregation must approve all budgeted church money which will be given to the school. The provisions of this constitution prohibiting capital expenditures or indebtedness without congregational approval shall apply to the School Board.

The Board shall choose from it's membership each year, a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a Secretary to the Board.

Section 2. Qualifications

Board members shall be selected from among the Church fellowship, the Christian School parents or others with a vested interest in the ministry of Gramercy Christian School.

Prospective Board members shall be spiritually mature men and women who are committed to a Bible believing church and to the principles of Christian education. The Christian school is considered part of the ministry of this church, and prospective members shall be in agreement with the CONSTITUTION and STATEMENT OF FAITH, and shall be spiritual examples in the home and in their church. No more than two members of the Board at any given time may be other than those who are committed to this church fellowship.

All school aged children of Board members should be enrolled in Gramercy unless special learning needs have been diagnosed that the school is unable to meet.

Board members should evidence a commitment to Christian education and demonstrate a conviction that Gramercy is of God.

Section 3. Selection

Members of the School Board shall be appointed by the Board of Elders. The Elders shall seek from the Congregation recommendations of individuals to fill all vacancies on the School Board. Terms shall be for three years. Members may serve two successive terms but must be off the Board one year after two successive terms and must stand for reappointment for the second term.

The Pastor shall be an ex-officio member of the School Board. In case of a tie vote, the Board of Elders shall act to resolve it.

Section 4. Meetings

The School Board shall meet once each month, unless postponed by the previous action of the Board. The time and place of the regular meeting of the School Board shall be announced in the Church calendar. A special meeting may be called by the Chairman of the Board, or by any two members of the membership. The Chairman shall be notified in advance by any member who is unable to attend a meeting.