If the board president is unable or unwilling to carry out the duties required, it shall be the responsibility of the vice-president of the school board to carry out the duties of president. If the president is unable or unwilling to complete the term of office, the vice-president shall serve as president for the balance of the president’s term of office, and a new vice-president shall be elected.
The vice-president of the school board shall be elected by a majority vote at the organizational meeting each December to serve a one (1) year term of office.
The vice-president shall serve until the next organizational meeting when a new vice-president shall be elected. The vice-president shall accept the gavel from the president when the president wishes to make or second a motion. The vice-president shall take an active role in school board decisions by discussing and voting on each motion before the board in the same manner as other board members.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §279.5 (1991)
Cross Reference: 200.2 Organization of the Board of Directors
202.2 Oath of Office
206.1 President
Approved: 2-10-92
Reviewed: 7-10-23
Revised: 7-13-20
