f. Becoming well informed concerning the duties of Board members and proper functions of public schools. g. Ensuring that they are properly prepared to participate in Board deliberations. h. Exercising oversight on behalf of all students and constituents regarding District policy, goals, and programs. 6. Refusing to discuss confidential business of the Board, including closed session items, anywhere but in the proper Board setting. a. Board members shall respect relationships with other members of the Board by: b. Making decisions only after all facts bearing on a question have been presented and discussed. c. Respecting the right of others to their opinions and supporting the "majority rule" principle. d. Providing any prepared material for use during a Board meeting to all Board members prior to the meeting. 7. Demonstrating respect for fellow Board members at all times. a. Board members shall maintain desirable relationships with the Superintendent and the staff by: b. Having the Superintendent present at regular and special meetings of the Board. On rare occasion, the Superintendent may be excused at the discretion of the Board. 8. Referring complaints to the Superintendent and discussing such complaints at a regular meeting only after failure of administrative solution.
a. Board members shall meet responsibilities to the community by: b. Appraising the present and future educational needs of the community.
c. Communicating the goals and actions of the Board and District to the community. d. Insisting that all District business transactions be conducted on an open, ethical, and above-board basis. e. Seeking financial support for the schools. f. Involving the community in the schools and the educational process. g. Visiting schools and school functions regularly. h. Participating in community events. 9. Board members shall strive to have meetings conducted in a businesslike manner with appropriate decorum through: a. Attending meetings and being prepared to participate. b. A well-planned agenda that is adjusted to focus on the ends. c. Keeping discussion centered on the agenda and staying focused on Board business.
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