Board of Directors Election

2026 Board Election

The BFA Board of Directors Wants YOU!

Three Seats Open on the BFA Board of Directors in Spring 2026

The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) community is seeking leaders who are passionate about, and committed to, BFA’s mission and vision to serve on the BFA Board of Directors (Board). This Spring, there will be three seats open on the Board. The BFA community will elect two Directors, and the BFA Board will appoint one Director, in accordance with the Board of Directors Election Policy. We hope to receive a record number of nominations to achieve a diverse, talented, and dedicated pool of candidates to draw from for BFA’s Board.

Serving on the BFA Board is an opportunity for you to ensure that BFA is, and remains, “The Core Knowledge STEAM School of Choice.” A critical element to the success of any charter school is its ability to advocate for its educational philosophy, successfully fulfill legal requirements, and carry out its mission and vision. The Board provides individuals a chance to grow personally and professionally, further develop skills, gain unique experience, and make lasting connections with a team of other passionate and motivated individuals.

We strongly encourage anyone who is considering nominating themselves, or someone else, to contact a current Board Director to discuss their experience on the Board. All of the Directors would be more than happy to speak to anyone who is interested. More details on the election/appointment process will be communicated in early 2026.

If you have any questions please reach out to Justin Mayhall (justinm@bfacademy.org) or Trent Ongert (trento@bfacademy.org). Thank you!

Board Elections

Board elections will take place in the spring. Generally, each January, the Succession Committee will provide an election timeline and a date for when Board nominations will be requested from the community. The Board Elections webpage will be updated with additional details.

Expectations for a Board Director

General expectations, as well as Board activities, duties, and time commitments are highlighted below:

Only one (1) person per family may serve on the Board at any one time.
The Board shall not contract with directors or family members of directors.
Neither directors nor family members of directors may be employees or independent contractors of BFA or serve as officers or voting members of the BFA Parent Teacher Organization.
The average director logs 20+ volunteer hours for BFA a month.
Directors are required to attend all Board meetings, strategy sessions and conferences as determined by the Board.
Directors new to the Board are required to complete the online charter school governance modules created by the Colorado Department of Education or Colorado League of Charter Schools.