The Board believes its primary function is to set policy. The policy should be in written form to provide guidelines and goals for daily operations of the school district.
Policies are principles adopted by the school board to chart a course of action. They tell what is wanted; they may include why and how much. Policies should be broad enough to indicate a line of action to be followed by the administration in meeting a number of problems; narrow enough to give clear guidance. Policies are guides for action by the administration, which then sets the rules and regulations to provide specific directions to school district personnel.
The Board exercises its leadership role by its involvement in the development and adoption of written policy. The Board exercises its control over the district by evaluating the reports concerning the execution of the written policy.
Policies may be proposed by any member of the Board, employee, citizen, student, superintendent, etc. All policy proposals shall be submitted to the Board, through the superintendent of schools, prior to a regular or special Board meeting. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to bring these proposals to the attention of the Board.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§274.1, .2, 279.8, 280.12 (1991)
281 Iowa Admin. Code 12.3(2)
Cross Reference: 200.4 Responsibilities of the Board
210.2 Adoption of Policy
210.3 Dissemination of Policy
210.4 Suspension of Policy
210.5 Administration in Absence of Policy
210.6 Review and Revision of Policy
210.7 Review of Administrative Regulations
Approved: 2-10-92
Reviewed: 8-14-23
Revised:
