• 2025-2026 Board Self-Evaluation Survey

    Thank you for serving on our Board of Directors!

    To evaluate the overall effectiveness of our board, we request your input in completing all questions on this Board Self-Evaluation Questionnaire.  

  • Instructions

    Only one option is allowed to be checked.   Selector descriptions: 

     Yes The board does very well in this area. There is not much you would change about the board’s performance in this area.
     Needs Improvement The board does reasonably well but could use some review in this area as a part of a future Board development plan.
     No The board is doing poorly in this area and should make this a priority to address.

     

  • 1a) Our board participates in the development and formally approves a written mission statement and strategic plan for the organization. Please check one:*
  • 1b) Our board ensures an inclusive strategic planning process is in place and that the progress is reviewed quarterly by the Strategic Development Committee and annually by the board. Please check one:*
  • 1c) Our board follows industry trends, major governmental changes that impact the organization's mission, and fiscal sustainability. Please check one:*
  • 2a) Our board actively recruits and encourages quality people to join the board. Please check one:*
  • 2b) A thorough orientation is provided for all new board members, they receive copies of the mission statement, strategic plan, bylaws, board policies and other important documents of the organization. Please check one:*
  • 2c) Our board represents a wide variety of perspectives and cultures. Please check one:*
  • 2d) Board members understand and demonstrate that they represent all of the people the organization serves, not just a special segment. Please check one:*
  • 3a) Our board has a basic understanding of financial reports and the annual budget before they are approved. Please check one:*
  • 3b) Our board contributes to the organization's success through meaningful action, and is actively involved in solicitations, cultivating partnerships, and advocating on behalf of the organization. Please check one:*
  • 3c) Our board reviews the mission and strategic plan annually. Please check one:*
  • 3d) Our board evaluates the CEO annually. Please check one:*
  • 4a) Our board has a clear understanding of most matters where the board's role ends, and the CEO's begins. Please check one:*
  • 4b) Our full board delegates management to the CEO and does not interfere with that management except to monitor and evaluate compliance with board policy. Please check one:*
  • 4c) Our full board, and not individual board members, give direction to the CEO. Please check one:*
  • 5a) Our board meeting venue is comfortable, business-like, and conducive to the important business our board must conduct. Please check one:*
  • 5b) Meetings begin and end on schedule. Please check one:*
  • 5c) The CEO and board president collaborate to prepare meeting agendas. Please check one:*
  • 5d) Our board adheres to the agenda and gives the board president the power to monitor the agenda. Please check one:*
  • 5e) Our board always has enough background information on each agenda item. Please check one:*
  • 5f) Board members come to meetings prepared to discuss issues and take action. Please check one:*
  • 5g) A business-like system of parliamentary rules is followed. Please check one:*
  • 5h) Board members arrive on time for meetings. Please check one:*
  • 5i) Minutes of the meetings include only the important actions taken by the board, not lengthy dialogue. Please check one:*
  • 5j) The board absence policy is clear to all board members. Please check one:*
  • 5k) Board members attempt to include other board members in deliberations. Please check one:*
  • 5l) Final decisions are accepted and supported by all board members. Please check one:*
  • 6a) Committee members are chosen for high interest or expertise in the committee's area of responsibility. Please check one:*
  • 6b) The CEO or a staff member appointed by the CEO is part of every committee. Please check one:*
  • 6c) Committee meetings are conducted in the same orderly fashion as board meetings. Please check one:*
  • 6d) Committee members come to board meetings prepared to recommend actions to the board. Please check one:*
  • 6e) Our board does not redo the committees' work when committees report to the board. Please check one:*
  • 6f) Has your experience on the board met your expectations, and, if not, what was not met? Please check one:*

  • Thank you for taking the time to complete this Board Self-Evaluation.

      

    If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:

    Elaine Palmaffy epalmaffy@arcwestchester.org

     

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