III. GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONBoard of Governors An elected board of 10 to 14 members will govern the Community-Operated Public School. It will have representation from all sectors of education stakeholders: students, teachers, parents and community members. Three members will be parents of students enrolled in the school, one will be a teacher in the school, one will be a student and one will be a community member who is neither a parent nor a teacher, nor an employee connected with the school. The school principal will be a member and the community council (see below) will elect three members. In addition the Board of Governors will have the power to appoint up to 4 members-at-large to provide the skills necessary for the successful operation of the Board. The Board of Governors is accountable to the Minister of Education. In close collaboration with the officer of the Department of Education dedicated to the pilot project, it will work to secure support for the Community-Operated Public School and to design a framework for evaluation. Indicators will be set for the performance of students, the range of programs, the satisfaction of the community, and other important factors to be determined by the Minister of Education and the school. Evaluations will be conducted yearly by a committee of the Board of Governors, together with the officer of the Department of Education, and the results will be released to the public. All meetings of the Board of Governors will be open to the public, unless personal matters are being discussed. Members of the Board of Governors will not be paid, except for the provision of authorized services. The powers and responsibilities of the Board of Governors are:
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