BH/BHA: Orientation of New Board Members
Code: BH/BHA
Adopted: 1/04/07
Revised/Readopted: 5/13/10; 4/26/17
Orig. Code(s): BH/BHA
The board and designated staff will make every effort to assist a new board member to become fully informed concerning the board’s functions, policies, procedures and concerns. In the interim between election/selection and assuming office, the new board member(s) will be assisted in the following ways:
- The newly elected or appointed board member will be given materials related to the role of a board member.
- The newly elected or appointed board member will be invited to attend board public meetings to observe the operation of the board but will not be a voting member until he/she assumes office.
- The new board member will be provided a board meeting packet. Confidential information will not be provided.
- The newly elected or appointed board member will be given online access to, or a copy of board policy manual.
- A copy of the Oregon School Board Association Handbook Boardsmanship for Oregon School Board Members, shall be given the electee/appointee by the superintendent.
- The newly elected or appointed board member will be invited to meet with the superintendent and other administrative personnel, by arrangement with the superintendent, to discuss services they perform for the district.
- The newly elected or appointed board member will receive all reports and communications normally sent to board members.
END OF POLICY
Legal Reference(s):
ORS 332.107
Cross Reference(s):
BHB - Board Member Development
