Code No. 220.4

Board of Directors

New School Board Member Orientation

To acquaint new board members with the duties and role of the school board, each new board member shall meet with the superintendent to become familiar with the responsibilities and the role of being a school board member for the school district.  New board members may also attend a school board orientation conference during the first year of their term of office.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure new board members have an opportunity to attend an orientation conference and meet the superintendent.  It shall also be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure each new board member has the board materials, such as the board policy manual and other necessary documents.

Legal Reference:     Iowa Code Chapter 279.8 (2003).

Cross Reference:    200   Association Membership

                                 200   School Board Member Development and Training

Approved:    April 10, 1989          

Reviewed:    February 22, 2005  

Revised: