Governance & Organizational Leadership

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Section A
Section B
Section C

Section A

The board of education, superintendent, and treasurer establish and communicate the district's mission, philosophy, direction, priorities and strategies for addressing stakeholder needs, especially those of students. To assure that the district operates as a successful organization, the board, superintendent, treasurer and staff should serve as positive role models, reinforce best practices and provide strong leadership. The board of education shall be responsible for developing policies governing the schools' operations and educational programs, which are consistent with applicable local, state and federal law and regulations.
Our Schools
Xenos Christian Schools provides traditional education programs in a grace-oriented, relational environment. Accredited by the Ohio Department of Education, we provide an exceptional, multifaceted education for students from Columbus and surrounding suburban school districts. We welcome new students to our safe, Christ-centered environment.
Our school system has three locations in Columbus, Ohio:
  • Calumet Christian School, founded in 1983 by Xenos Christian Fellowship, includes preschool through grade 8
  • Xenos Christian School, started in 1997, offers preschool through grade 5
  • Harambee Christian School, our urban program, opened in 1998 with full-day kindergarten, and now has classes through grade 5

Xenos Christian Schools includes our mission and philosophy statement in the following publications:

Stakeholder Communication:

  • A copy of all XCS Board meeting minutes are available in each school office.
  • Bi-weekly newsletters are sent home from September through June.
  • The current year goals set forth by the Student Ministry Division and approved by the XCS school board are available online and at our three locations.
  • Weekly postings to the Xenos Christian Schools e-mail group.
Stakeholder Resources:

Section B

The Elements of a leadership system that will guide a high-performing district include:
(1) A student focused environment;
Xenos Christian Schools employ a principal at each location. The principal is responsible for overseeing each schools resources, which results in furthering the accomplishment of the schools' mission. The principal provides spiritual and managerial leadership for the staff and students of the school. Finally, he or she provides input to the Superintendent for the formulation of policies and procedures.

School Objectives

Policy Manual

Position Descriptions

(2) High expectations for student and organizational performance, individual student and staff development, initiative, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Standardized Test Results

Academic Policies

Student Evaluations

Sample Grade Cards

Local Professional Development Committee

Staff Evaluations

Teacher Training and Mentoring Program

Teacher In service

Xenos Christian Schools Annual Goals

(3) An education environment that supports students' developmental needs.

Overview and Philosophy of Education

(4) Ongoing analysis by the district or school of both student and organizational performance.
Strategic and Tactical Plan
Strategic Objectives:
  • Maintain enrollment levels at all three buildings
  • Maintain a level of 75th percentile or better in annual standardized tests
  • Continue to improve the academic curriculum of the school through ongoing review
  • Increase average years experience of certified staff through ongoing professional development initiatives and salary and benefit advancements
  • Continue to develop programs and materials to enhance the spiritual well-being of both staff and students
Staff Development
Student Learning

Section C

To be responsible to the stakeholders they serve, the board of education and staff:
(1) Assure that the mission and education goals of the school district or school reflect the educational needs identified by a broad representation of the stakeholders.
See stakeholder communication. Each fall an annual meeting is scheduled to inform the stakeholders of the district's progress over the past year and plans for the coming year. An annual report is available at each school office and on the Xenos Christian Schools web site.
(2) Assure that the board policies and the district's educational goals are available to stakeholders.
A copy of the Xenos Christian School policy manual and board minutes are located in the school office for stakeholder access.

School Board Members and Policies

Code of Regulations

Parent Manual

Xenos Christian Schools Web site

(3) Listen to and appropriately respond in a timely manner to stakeholder concerns about current and future school operations.
The following are the regularly scheduled board meetings and probable agenda items. Meetings occur on the third Monday for each month listed.
February
  • Enrollment issues and status
  • Facility needs and status for the next school year
  • Miscellaneous
May
  • Approve School Calendar for next year
  • Results of standardized tests
  • Teacher raises and contracts for the next school year
  • Staffing needs and issues
  • Approve names of potential board members
July
  • Review the financial plan for the fiscal year
  • Update on staffing needs and issues
  • Make final selections of new board members
  • Conduct annual performance evaluation of the superintendent
November
  • Welcome new board members
  • Tuition for next fiscal year
Stakeholder Grievance Procedure
(4) Model and promote ethical behavior among all stakeholders.
Job Descriptions

Personal Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

Code of Conduct