Board of Directors Member Manual

Welcome to the Children’s Forum Online Board Member Manual

The manual has been prepared as a reference tool for you as a governing member of the Forum. It provides many of the documents that may be of interest to you in your role as a Board member. We appreciate your willingness to serve our organization and hope your experience is a rewarding one as we work together to serve young children in Florida.

1. Charter DOCUMENTS
   • Articles of Incorporation
   • IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
   • Florida Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
   • Florida Solicitation License
2. BOARD ORGANIZATION
   • Bylaws and Policies
     • Board By-Laws
     • Conflict-of-Interest Policy
     • Nepotism Policy
     • Non-Compensation Policy
     • Related Party Transactions Policy/Recusal from Voting
   • Board Organization and Membership
     • Board Committees
     • Board Member Contact Information
     • Board Member Matrix
     • Orientation/Acknowledgement Form
     • Statement of Commitment Form
   • Board Operations
     • Board Calendar
     • Board Meeting Agendas
       • FY 2016-2017
         • June 28, 2016
         • September 23, 2016
         • December 16, 2016
         • March 27, 2017
         • June 23, 2017
           • President’s Report
           • Children’s Trust AUP Engagement Letter – 2017
           • Children’s Trust Engagement Letter – 2017
           • Children’s Forum Engagement Letter – 2017
     • Board Meeting Minutes
       • FY 2016-2017
         • September 23, 2016
         • December 16, 2016
         • March 27, 2017
         • June 23, 2017
       • FY 2017-2018
         • September 29, 2017
         • December 8, 2017
         • March 2018
         • June 2018
     • Committee Meeting Minutes
       • FY 2016-2017
         • Finance & Audit Committee: September 21, 2016
         • Finance & Audit Committee: December 14, 2016
         • Finance & Audit Committee: March 24, 2017
         • Finance & Audit Committee: June 21, 2017
         • Finance & Audit Committee: September 20, 2017
3. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
   • Fact Sheets
4. MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS
   • Annual Reports
   • Brochures and Articles
5. FINANCE
   • Fiscal Policy Manual
   • Annual Program Budget / Budget by Strategic Goals
   • Financial Statements
     • Financial Statements – July 1, 2016 – February 28 – 2017
     • Financial Statements – July 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017
   • President & CEO Travel Expense Summary – June 2017
   • President & CEO Visa Charges
     • January, 2017 – May, 2017 (Part 1)
     • January, 2017 – May, 2017 (Part 2)
   • Audit Reports
     • FY 2014-2015
     • FY 2015-2016
6. STRATEGIC PLAN
   • Strategic Plan 2016-2018
     • Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, and Strategic Goals
   • Quarterly Status Reports: Goals and Strategies
     • FY 2016-2017
       • 1st Quarter
       • 2nd Quarter
       • 3rd Quarter
       • 4th Quarter
7. PERSONNEL AND POLICIES
   • Staff Organizational Chart
   • Employee Handbook