Longview Christian School is a nonprofit 501c3 organized to partner with Christian parents to provide a Christ-centered, quality education. This page is designed to give transparency and provide accountability regarding our corporate structure, governance, and protections.
Included below you will find:
- A copy of our bylaws
- The current Board of Directors and additional information about the LCS board.
- Our conflict of interest policy
- Our commitment to transparency
Bylaws
Longview Christian School was originally founded as a ministry of Longview Christian Fellowship Church in 1982. During the first part of our history, we operated under the church umbrella and were governed by the church bylaws. As a part of the official formation of our own 501c3 corporation and legal separation from the church, the LCS Board adopted our own bylaws. They are available for public review through the link below.
Board of Directors
Longview Christian School’s Board of Directors oversee the continuing operation of this ministry and generally oversee the school’s business affairs. The responsibilities of the Board shall include, but not be limited to, making policy, acting on matters of personnel, including hiring and firing of administrators and principals, establishing tuition and fees, promoting Christian education in the community, and praying for the ministry of the school.
The monthly board meeting includes the School Administrator and Principals, who report to the board regarding school activities and business on an as-needed basis. School board meetings are closed to the public, but parents may request a meeting with the board after attempting to resolve concerns with administration. Once a year, the school board will hold a public meeting, invite parent questions and input, and address questions through public comment.
Anyone is invited to apply to be on the LCS Board of Directors. Qualifications according to the bylaws are:
- All members of the Board of Directors shall be born-again believers and shall agree without reservation with school purpose, educational philosophy, organizational philosophy, and statement of faith.
- They shall be members in good standing of a local church whose doctrine is in agreement with LCS statement of faith.
- They must be willing to serve the school and fulfill the duties of a board member throughout their term.
- They must pass a background check.
Applications are kept on file as received and reviewed as positions come open on the board. If you would like to apply, complete the application below and email it to info@lcseagles.com.
The current LCS Board of Directors are listed below.
- Charles Newlin - President
- Scott Haygood - Treasurer
- Courtney Harris - Secretary
- Christina Hollwarth
- Amy Nolan
- Nanette Smith
- Matt Willert
Conflict of Interest Policy
The purpose of this conflict-of-interest policy is to prevent the interests of board members, staff, volunteers, and paid consultants from interfering with the performance of their duties to Longview Christian School (LCS). This policy prohibits employees, paid consultants, board members, and volunteers from having direct or indirect financial interest in the assets, leases, business transactions, or professional services of Longview Christian School and requires the disclosure of any conflicts of interest and the recusal of any interested party in a decision relating thereto.
Procedures:
- A conflict of interest is defined as an interest that might affect, or might reasonably appear to affect, the judgment or conduct of any board member, staff member, volunteer, or paid consultant in a manner that is averse to the interests of LCS.
- A conflict of interest may exist when the interests or potential interests of any board member, staff member, volunteer, paid consultant, or that person’s close relative, or any individual, group, or organization to which the person associated with LCS has allegiance, may be seen as competing with the interests of the school, or may impair such person’s independence or loyalty to Longview Christian School.
- No board member, staff person, volunteer, or paid consultant may participate in any decision-making process when he/she, or members of his/her immediate family, or any party, group, or organization to which said person has allegiance, may have an interest that may be seen as competing with the interests or concerns of LCS.
- Board members, staff members, volunteers and paid consultants must weigh carefully all circumstances in which there exists the possibility of accusations of competing interest and make timely disclosures of any possible conflict of interest and any and all relevant information pertaining to the possible conflict and may not participate in any decision-making process related to the matter in which there may be a conflict of interest. Further, board members, staff, volunteers, and paid consultants shall excuse themselves from the room when there is any deliberation and decision-making concerning the matter in which there may be a conflict of interest. If a potential conflict is identified during a board meeting, the matter under discussion should be tabled until the board executive committee can convene to determine whether a conflict exists.
- The minutes of Longview Christian School board and/or committee meetings shall reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed and that the interested person was not present during the deliberation and decision on the matter of interest.
- In the event of possible conflict of interest in a decision-making process within the LCS office, the administrator shall report to the board in writing that the conflict of interest was disclosed and that the interested person was not in the room and did not participate in the final deliberation and decision on the matter of interest.
- Not withstanding the above, the Board of Directors may waive the foregoing restrictions and allow a board member, staff member, volunteer, or paid consultant with a conflict of interest to join in such portion of the discussion on the matter of interest as the board deems appropriate.
- When there is doubt as to whether a conflict of interest exists, the matter shall be resolved by a vote of the executive committee, excluding the person(s) who may have the possible conflict.
- Transactions with related parties should occur only if the following are observed:
- The related party is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction;
- A competitive bid or comparable valuation exists; and
- The board has acted upon and demonstrated that the transaction is in the best interest of the organization.
- Board members, staff, and paid consultants will review this policy annually and disclose any possible conflict of interest below. Failure to disclose prior to becoming involved in a transaction or decision affected by such conflict may result in disciplinary action and /or removal from a position with Longview Christian School. The extent of such action will be determined by the executive committee of the Board of Directors.
- Individuals employed by LCS are not eligible for board service.
Commitment to Transparency
At Longview Christian School, we recognize that the school is a ministry dedicated to the glory of God. Those in administration or on the board function as stewards for a short time, but we know the school belongs to the Lord. Our desire is to be transparent in our actions and motives as leaders, so that our families can trust that we are following the Lord as we manage the organization.
Disclosures:
- Copies of the organization's 990 forms from the past three years are available to LCS families upon request.
- More detailed financial information is discussed with parents at the annual open board meeting and available to LCS families upon request.
- LCS does not use non-disclosure agreements or non-compete agreements in our dealings with school employees, board members, or families.