The materials are received prior to the meeting with sufficient time for individual study and preparation. The Board President begins meetings on time, provides orderly procedures, clarifies agenda items. School board meetings discuss items related to the educational program, with professional staff invited to address the board on programs of interest. Policy adoption or items which are complex, controversial, or new issues are first listed for discussion with action requested at future meetings. The board uses its time to devote to matters pertaining to policy, planning, and evaluation and does not needlessly use time discussing administrative matters.
Board members support all actions taken by the board as a whole.
After meetings, news releases are given to the media and a report of the meeting is provided to the staff. The board has a process for involving staff, students and community in development of policy. The board receives policy recommendations from the District Administrator and does not adopt policies without a thorough study and a first and second reading at board meetings. Policies are reviewed annually for need and effectiveness. The board adopts policies and assigns implementation and evaluation of policy to the administrative staff.