In 1998, as a result of an investigation, TEA also reviewed the district's governance. TEA officials asked the district to tape record all board meetings and to send all agendas and any other board information to TEA for comments and review. The TEA's review extended through the end of October 1999. 4 Train board members on a continuing basis in school district governance and hire a facilitator annually to conduct team-building exercises. 5 Hold meetings of the board's standing committees each month to increase the board's awareness of key instructional, finance, and facilities issues.
Committees meet monthly or every other month.
As a result, board members are better informed and can make qualified decisions at their general meetings. The district publicizes standing committee meetings in the newspaper. 6 Store official board documents in a fireproof cabinet. The district has purchased a fireproof cabinet, but installation has been delayed because the elevator necessary to carry the cabinet is out of order. The district will install the cabinet when the elevator repairs have been completed.