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Bylaws of the Board

Orientation of Board Members

The Board of Education and the administrative staff shall assist each new member-elect to understand the Board of Education's functions, policies and procedures and operation of the school district before the member takes office. The following methods shall be employed:

1.  The incoming member shall be given selected materials on the function of the Board of Education and the school district.

2.  The incoming member shall be invited to attend Board meetings and to participate in its discussions.

3.  The incoming member shall be invited to meet with the Superintendent and other administrative personnel to discuss services they perform for the Board and the school district.

4.  The incoming member shall be provided with a copy of the Board 's policies and bylaws, administrative regulations and copies of pertinent materials developed by the State School Board Association.

5.  The incoming member may attend, at district expense, workshops for newly elected members as approved by the Board of Education.

Bylaws accepted by the Board:  August 16, 1999

Bylaws adopted by the Board: September 20, 1999