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Bylaws of the Board

Election of Members

Number of Members and Elections

The Board of Education will consist of (number) members elected in accordance with (town charter provisions)(state statutes) for (number) year terms. Terms of newly-elected Board members shall commence on (date — example, "the second Tuesday after said election") after said election.

Oath of Office

Elected Board of Education members shall, before entering upon their official duties, take the oath of office and be sworn in by the Town Clerk.

Optional

Student Members of the Board of Education

Student members of the Board of Education shall be chosen annually by the Superintendent, after consultation with the high school Principal, from among applicants from the junior and senior classes who submit resumes and reasons for wishing to serve as student representatives to the Board.

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

9-187a Date term to begin.

9-203 Number and term of members of boards of education.

9-204 Minority representation on board of education.

10-219 Procedure for filling vacancy on local board of education.

1-24 Who may administer oaths.

1-25 Forms of oaths.

10-218a  Oath of office.

Bylaw adopted by the Board: