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Board members will listen carefully, remembering they are only hearing one side of the story.

Board members will then direct that person to the person in the district most appropriate (Chain of Command) who is able to help them resolve their concern.

Board members handling concerns in this manner will clarify that one board member has no individual authority to fix a problem.

Board members will call the superintendent if they think this is an issue of concern.

Speaking with one voice Board members understand the importance of speaking with one clear voice to both the

superintendent and the community. Board members have the right to disagree with the decision of the board, but will support

the board in its decision by abiding by the will of the majority. No individual board member other than the board president has the authority to act or

speak on behalf of the board without the consent of the board.&Visiting campuses

Board members who plan on visiting a school (that their children do not attend) will call the superintendent prior to their visit.

C losed session meetings

Board members respect the confidentiality of privileged information and will not divulge conversations, discussions, or deliberations that take place during a closed session meeting.

Board members understand that to divulge closed session information not only damages the relationship of the team, but has the potential for far reaching consequences which may impact future district operations.

Communicating with staff In keeping with Foundational Principle #3, The Board Employs a Superintendent, board

members will communicate directly only with the superintendent. Board members communicating with other staff in their role as parents will remember the

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Board member request for information Individual board members will self-monitor to ensure one person's request for

information does not divert an inappropriate amount of time from staff efforts to achieve district goals.

prepare the information, the request will go to the full board for consensus.

receiving or

Asking questions about items on upcoming meeting agendas

Whenever possible, board members will contact the superintendent with any questions on the agenda prior to the board meeting.

Board members understand that although they are asking the question(s) prior to the meeting, they have a right to ask the question(s) at the meeting as well.

No Surprises No one (superintendent or board members) gets surprised at any time in the meeting or

between meetings. The truth of no surprises is respect for all participants and the process.

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This board expects: 1. To receive a weekly update from the superintendent by Friday via email.

2. To be notified by text alerting board members to an email, or by phone as appropriate, as

soon as possible for: a. School emergency (lock down, fire, etc.) b. Bus accident c. Student emergency (arrest, injury, death) d. Staff emergency (arrest, injury, death)

3. To receive board packets and supporting documentation preferably on Wednesday before

the scheduled Monday board meeting. There will be an email notification to access BoardBook should there be materials posted prior to the posting of the full packet.

4. To receive regular monthly expenditure reports.

5. That all board members will receive the same information.* a. receiving

or having the same access to the information.

6. That board members will treat each other and staff with respect.

7. That the superintendent and staff will treat all board members with respect.

8. That reasonable requests for additional information will be satisfied in a timely manner.*

9. That there will be no surprises!*

10. That committee reports will be vetted by the superintendent prior to presentation to the committee.

*See Board Agreements for more specifics.

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1. That requests for additions to the agenda will be emailed to the superintendent at least 10 days before the board meeting.

2. That direction is only given at board meetings when a majority of the board votes to give direction. (Speaks with one voice.)*

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4. That board members will read all supporting documentation before the board meeting.

5. That board members will call/email the superintendent with questions about agenda

items or supporting materials before 9:00 am on the Monday of the scheduled board meeting.

6. That the board of the whole will vote to put an item on a future agenda before significant

staff time is expended when preparing the agenda item would impact meeting previously approved goals.

7. That there will be no surprises!*

8. That board members

recommendation prior to voting on an action item. That board members will vote on the merits of the proposal, keeping students and the community as the focus.

9. That board members will keep the confidentiality of closed session.*

*See Board Agreements for more specifics.