The board will have to determine what absences are permissible and not permissible. After a determined number of absences, an individual will be asked to resign. Room A well-designed meeting room will noticeably affect the board members' and the public's attitude. Arrangement Team building must be an ongoing process and a commitment made by each board member and the director. Each board member's face should be visible to the audience.
Nameplates are very appropriate.
The board president should provide direction for the meeting, keep the board on course and on time, and deal with priorities. The board president should not allow non-agenda items to be discussed. Board members were given an opportunity to add to the agenda when the meeting was called to order. The board should set rules for audience participation. It is very important to make board meetings public meetings but not meetings of the public.