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The Museum School of East Dallas creates a one-of-a-kind K-8th grade educational environment that empowers East Dallas students and families to thrive in their communities and adapt to global changes by engaging in the museum school model.
The Museum School is uniquely positioned to address both academic and socio-economic challenges in our community. They aim to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow—individuals who can pivot, think creatively, and solve problems in a dynamic global economy.
The Museum School of East Dallas believes that when their kids thrive, East Dallas thrives. Their approach blends the accessibility of a public school with the innovation of a museum model, prioritizing smaller environments, extended enrichment programs, and character development, rooted in community. They offer comprehensive support services such as healthcare and nutrition to students and caregivers.
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The Museum School of East Dallas is looking for four new board members to start immediately. The term of commitment is two years. Qualifications of board members include:
- Belief in the purpose of charter schools and in the mission of The Museum School of East Dallas
- Belief that all children can achieve the highest levels of academic excellence
- Availability to participate meaningfully in the founding process
- Expertise in law, real estate, finance, governance, marketing, advocacy, community, strategy
- Personal experience with entrepreneurship and working on diverse teams
- Willingness to use personal and professional networks on behalf of the school
- Commitment to improve the quality of education for children in The Museum School of East Dallas
If you are interested in serving on this board, please contact Loren Colman at lcolman@fellow.bes.org
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Responsibilities of board members include:
- Meeting once per month
- Assisting with the review of the charter school application
- Assisting in the design of business and facilities plans to prepare the school for sound fiscal health
- Helping cultivate community support and galvanize a network of strategic partnerships
- Developing and perpetuating a Board to govern the school and be accountable for the school’s success
- Advocating for the mission and vision of the proposed school
- Capitalizing on personal/professional networks for the financial/political/organizational benefit of the school
- Committing 8-10 hours monthly to school-related work, including meetings, phone calls, and emails
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