High achieving school boards work as a team to create high expectations for all students. Board learning is foundational to creating this solid governance structure focused on student learning for school boards. The board may participate in conferences sponsored by educational associations and agencies in addition to its own in-service programs and work sessions.
The Board shall work closely with the Iowa Association of School Boards and encourage the Board members to participate in qualifying learning opportunities to achieve the Annual Board Award.
Board members and the superintendent will assist each newly elected or appointed Board member to understand the Boards function, policies, and procedures.
A new Board member will be provided with copies of all appropriate publications and documents including the Board's policy manual, selected sections of the school laws of Iowa, and other publications from regional and state sources.
New members will be encouraged to attend meetings or workshops conducted by outside organizations designed specifically for the orientation of new members. Expenses will be reimbursed by the Board in accordance with established policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .38
Cross Reference: 216.1--Association Membership
Approved: 08/23/94
Reviewed: 11/10/97; 4/14/08; 4/10/13; 4/10/18; 3/14/23
Revised: 2/15/23