9240 9240Bylaws of the Board
Board Member Professional Development
The complexity of Board of Education membership demands opportunities for development, study and training for Board members. The Board of Education places a high priority on the importance of a planned and continuing program of in-service education for its members.
After the general election in November and before their first official meeting, the new members will meet with the Superintendent to review the Boards bylaws, pertinent Board policies, legal issues facing the Board, overview and status of Board goals, and other information of interest to the new Board members. The superintendent will also provide each new Board member with an orientation packet and information about new Board member orientation programs available in the state.
The new Board member will receive:
1. A copy of the Board's bylaws and policies.
2. A copy of the current school budget and the latest financial statement.
3. Any other materials relevant to duties and responsibilities as a member of the Board of Education.
Recognizing the need for continuing training and development of its members, the Board of Education encourages the participation of all members in appropriate conferences, conventions and workshops. To control both the investment of time and funds necessary to implement this policy, the Board establishes these principles and procedures for its guidance:
• The Superintendent of Schools will inform Board members, in a timely manner, of upcoming conferences, conventions and workshops. The Board will decide which meetings appear to be most likely to produce the greatest benefit to the Board and the district;
• Funds for participation at such meetings will be budgeted. When funds are limited, the Board will designate which members would be most appropriate to participate at a given meeting;
• If authorized to attend, and reimbursement is approved by the entire Board, Board members will be reimbursed, upon request, for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred;
• When a conference, convention or workshop is not attended by the full Board, those who do participate will be requested to share, by means of written or oral reports, information, recommendations and materials acquired at the meeting.
(cf. 1100 - Communication with the Public)
(cf. 4133 - Travel Reimbursement)
Bylaw adopted by the Board: