Proposed Amendments to the
Founders Commonwealth School Constitution
We, the 2013-2014 Executive Board, propose the following amendments to our FCS Constitution.
What the section currently says:
III. Members, A. Participant Family, Responsibilities, Upon Joining:
o Reads, signs, and agrees to uphold the FCS Constitution and abide by the FCS Handbook
o Fulfills financial responsibilities to FCS
o Remains onsite while their Juniors-aged children are present
o Mentors in the Juniors Program; may assist in mentoring a Scholar Project or an Adult Education
Project at the discretion of the Executive Board
o Attends FCS parents-only meetings
Proposed Amendment (Addition is highlighted in blue.)
III. Members, A. Participant Family, Responsibilities, Upon Joining:
o Reads, signs, and agrees to uphold the FCS Constitution and abide by the FCS Handbook
o Fulfills financial responsibilities to FCS
o Remains onsite while their Juniors-aged children are present
o Mentors in the Juniors Program; may mentor or assist in mentoring a Scholar Project or an Adult
Education Project at the discretion of the Executive Board
o Attends FCS parents-only meetings
A “YES” vote indicates you approve the proposed amendment.
A “NO” vote indicates you desire the Constitution to remain “as is.”
What the section currently says:
V. Executive Board, B. Scholar Co-Chair, Responsibilities:
o Assists the Chairman in protecting and upholding the Vision, Mission, and Constitution of FCS
o Mentors a Scholar Project or Adult Scholar Project
o Brings Scholar-related discipline issues or disputes to the attention of the other members of the
Executive Board
o Administrates weekly needs of the Scholar Program
o May fill the Treasurer position, if needed
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See FCS Handbook for further explanation of responsibilities
Proposed Amendment (Addition is highlighted in blue.) (Deletions)
V. Executive Board, B. Scholar Co-Chair, Responsibilities:
o Assists the Chairman in protecting and upholding the Vision, Mission, and Constitution of FCS
o Mentors a Scholar Project or Adult Scholar Project
o Brings Scholar-related discipline issues or disputes to the attention of the other members of the
Executive Board
o Advises and assists Lead Scholar Mentor
o Administrates weekly needs of the Scholar Program
o May fill the Treasurer position, if needed
o See FCS Handbook for further explanation of responsibilities
A “YES” vote indicates you approve the proposed amendment.
A “NO” vote indicates you desire the Constitution to remain “as is.”
What the section currently says:
V. Executive Board, C. Juniors Co-Chair, Responsibilities:
o Assists the Chairman in protecting and upholding the Vision, Mission, and Constitution of FCS
o Mentors a Scholar Project, Adult Scholar Project, or Juniors Class
o Brings Juniors-related discipline issues or disputes to the attention of the other members of the
Executive Board
o Advises and assists Juniors Director
o Advisor to the Juniors Education Committee
o May fill the Treasurer position, if needed
o See FCS Handbook for further explanation of responsibilities
Proposed Amendment (Addition is highlighted in blue.)
V. Executive Board, C. Juniors Co-Chair, Responsibilities:
o Assists the Chairman in protecting and upholding the Vision, Mission, and Constitution of FCS
o Mentors a Scholar Project, Adult Scholar Project, or Juniors Class
o Brings Juniors-related discipline issues or disputes to the attention of the other members of the
Executive Board
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Administrates the Juniors Program
Advises and assists Juniors Director
Advisor to the Juniors Education Committee
May fill the Treasurer position, if needed
See FCS Handbook for further explanation of responsibilities
A “YES” vote indicates you approve the proposed amendment.
A “NO” vote indicates you desire the Constitution to remain “as is.”
What the section currently says:
VI. Advisory Committee, A. Principal Scholar Mentor: The Principal Scholar Mentor is elected by the
current year’s scholar mentors and by previous scholar mentors.
 Responsibilities:
o Works to improve scholar mentoring within the school
o Member of the standing Leadership Education Committee
o Mentors a Scholar or Adult Scholar Project
 Term: One Year, with a three-year consecutive term limit (may be re-elected after one year out
of office)
Proposed Amendment (Changes are highlighted in blue.)
VI. Advisory Committee, A. Lead Scholar Mentor: The Lead Scholar Mentor is elected by the current
year’s scholar mentors and by previous scholar mentors.
 Responsibilities:
o Works with the Scholar Co-Chair to improve scholar mentoring within the school
o Member of the standing Leadership Education Committee
o Mentors a Scholar or Adult Scholar Project
 Term: One Year, with a two-year consecutive term limit (may be re-elected after one year out
of office)
A “YES” vote indicates you approve the proposed amendment.
A “NO” vote indicates you desire the Constitution to remain “as is.”
What the section currently says:
VI. Advisory Committee, B. Juniors Director, Responsibilities:
o Oversees the running of the Juniors Program and works to help Juniors Mentors develop
inspirational teaching skills
o Attends LEMI Philosophy training or listens to LEMI Philosophy CD
o Available during Juniors Program time
o Chairs the standing Juniors Education Committee; plans and conducts the meetings.
Proposed Amendment (Changes are highlighted in blue.)
VI. Advisory Committee, B. Juniors Director, Responsibilities:
o Runs the Juniors Program and works with the Juniors Co-Chair to help Juniors Mentors develop
inspirational teaching skills
o Attends LEMI Philosophy training or listens to LEMI Philosophy CD
o Available during Juniors Program time
o Chairs the standing Juniors Education Committee; plans and conducts the meetings.
A “YES” vote indicates you approve the proposed amendment.
A “NO” vote indicates you desire the Constitution to remain “as is.”
What it currently says:
VII. Patriarchal Judicial Council, A. Qualifications:
o When possible, must be the husband of a previous FCS Executive Board Member
o Cannot serve on the Patriarchal Judicial Council at the same time as serving on the FCS Executive
Board or if his wife is serving on the FCS Executive Board
o May not mentor a Scholar Project or Juniors class while serving on the Patriarchal Judicial
Council
Proposed Amendment (Changes are highlighted in blue.) (Deletions)
VII. Patriarchal Judicial Council, A. Council Member Qualifications:
o When possible, must be the Husband of a previous FCS Executive Board Member, when possible
o Cannot serve on the Patriarchal Judicial Council at the same time as serving on the FCS Executive
Board or if his wife is serving on the FCS Executive Board
o May not mentor a Scholar Project or Juniors class while serving on the Patriarchal Judicial
Council
A “YES” vote indicates you approve the proposed amendment.
A “NO” vote indicates you desire the Constitution to remain “as is.”