Participation in board member associations can assist the Board.  The Board may maintain an active membership in the Iowa Association of School Boards and in organizations the Board determines will be of benefit to the Board and the school district.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.38 (1991)

Cross Reference:  219.2    Board of Directors Member Development and Training
                                       219.4    New Board of Directors Member Orientation

Approved:  2-10-92              
Reviewed:  10-09-23                          
Revised:             

Individual Board members provide a vital public service to the school district by serving on a Board that is confronted by a dynamic array of issues challenging public education on the local, state and national levels.

It is in the best interest of the students and communities served by the schools that Board members be provided with ongoing development opportunities on local, regional, state and national levels.

Board members are encouraged to participate in development programs at district expense whenever the program reasonably appears to be beneficial to the Board/District operations.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.8 (1991)

Cross Reference:  219.1    Association Membership
                                       219.4    New Board of Directors Member Orientation

Approved:  1-14-91              
Reviewed:  10-09-23                          
Revised:             

Members of the Board of Directors shall serve without pay.  They shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as members of the Board.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§277.27, 279.32 (1991)

Cross Reference:  203        Conflict of Interest

Approved:  2-10-92              
Reviewed:  10-09-23            
Revised:             

Board members and superintendents will assist newly elected or appointed Board member to understand the Board’s function, policies and procedures.

A new board member will be provided with copies of all appropriate publications and documents including the Board’s Policy manual, selected sections of School Laws of Iowa and other selected publications from regional and state sources.

New members will be encouraged to attend meetings or workshops conducted by outside organizations designed specifically for the orientation of new members.  Expenses will be reimbursed by the Board in accordance with established policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.8 (1991)

Cross Reference:  219.1    Association Membership
                                       219.2    Board of Directors Member Development and Training

Approved:  2-10-92              
Reviewed:  10-09-23            
Revised: