219.04 - New Board of Directors Member Orientation

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: