NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION

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

A new Board member will be provided access to all appropriate publications and documents, including the Board’s Policy Manual, selected sections of the 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 Section 279.32

Approved:    9/00                                  Reviewed:    11/02                            Revised: 1/2020

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