LAC 28:CXXXIX.2103. Board Member Responsibilities

A. The board of directors of each charter operator shall be responsible for implementing the public charter school program proposed in its charter application, complying with and carrying out the provisions of the charter school contract and complying with all applicable federal and state laws and policies governing the charter school. B. The board of directors of each charter operator shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws, which shall include a conflicts of interest policy that is consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics. C. The board of directors of each charter operator shall comply with all requirements set forth by the Louisiana Nonprofit Corporations Law and Louisiana Secretary of State and shall remain in good standing during the term of its charter. D. The board of directors of each charter operator shall comply with all laws applicable to public bodies including, but not limited to, the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, the Louisiana Public Records Law, and the Code of Governmental Ethics. E. The board of directors of each charter operator is responsible for the sound fiscal management of the charter school. F. The board of directors of each charter operator shall exercise final authority in matters affecting the charter school including, but not limited to, staffing, financial accountability, and curriculum. G. Each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school shall annually file a financial statement in accordance with R.S. 42:1124.3. H. Beginning August 1, 2024, each president of a BESE-authorized charter board shall participate in at least one hour of board governance, special education, and financial management training coordinated by LDOE within one year of assuming the role of board president. I. Beginning June 1, 2025, each new member of the board of directors of a BESE-authorized charter operator shall participate in at least one hour of board governance, special education, and financial management training coordinated by LDOE within one year of appointment to the board. J. In a timely manner following each meeting of BESE, LDOE staff shall electronically disseminate any presentations regarding key priorities and initiatives of the LDOE directly to each member of a charter board. The LDOE may include additional relevant information as determined necessary. Each board member shall ensure that an accurate email address is on file with the LDOE for this purpose. K. Beginning January 1, 2026, the board chair of BESE-authorized charter schools shall submit signed attestations of compliance with all requirements set forth by LDOE in accordance with this Section.