GUIDING PRINCIPLES

CNS should stay in front of the issues, providing guidance and advice to elected boards and commissions about potential overrides or other resource issues. It is critical that CNS maintain a reputation of professionalism and accuracy in all information and activities.

To be an effective organization, CNS must remain fluid and dynamic, able to respond to issues and needs quickly. CNS will maintain the basic structures necessary for effective override or other voter campaigns-e.g. database, website, preparation of literature and data.

CNS will support and advise override campaigns for school-related issues as appropriate.

An ideal Board of Directors includes people with a variety of skills, affiliations, and knowledge. Skills include; strategic planning, marketing, database management, website development, technical writing, public relations writing, volunteer coordination, finance/ bookkeeping and more. Affiliations include a PTC President, former override chairs, and more. Knowledge includes school construction, school administration, school curriculum, politics, law, and more.

Expediency is important to the effectiveness of CNS; when possible decisions and positions will be adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors. When issues of expediency outweigh the needs for full participation, the decision maker will make every effort to consult with the Board by email.