1. Diversity and Representation
The Board shall strive to attain membership that reflects the geographic, ethnic, gender, and economic diversity of the district, as well as a broad range of interests that includes sufficient subject matter expertise to address the issues commonly before the Board.
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2. Selection
The Board shall appoint individuals to serve as members of the Board. The Board may consult with the Chairman to identify member candidates and to obtain their applications for consideration.
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3. Term of Service
The term of service for a member shall be for 10 years from the date of appointment and may allow members to serve multiple terms. In such case, a Member shall be certified through the Board and documented with the Secretary.
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4. New Member
A new member may allow an existing Board member to continue to serve or make a new member appointment. In such case, a Member shall notify the Board through the Secretary.
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5. Vacancies
Should a member resign or be removed, creating a vacancy, the Board shall make a replacement appointment. In such cases, a Member shall notify the Coordinators through the Secretary.
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6. Conflict of Interest
No individual shall be nominated for or hold a position on the Board if that individual has a direct pecuniary interest in the recommendations of the Board and decisions made by the Board. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest should be avoided if at all possible. A lone agenda item shall not be cause for the elimination of an individual’s membership; however, any such individual shall refrain from participation in decisions and voting as to that issue. Any cases of conflict of interest shall be reported to the General Counsel, who may consult with the Board for possible action, including dismissal.
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7. Undue Advantage
The Board members shall not use their position to gain or attempt to gain an undue advantage for themselves or anyone else. Violation of this requirement may result in dismissal by the Board. (For example, it would be considered an undue advantage if an individual included his or her membership in the Board in the reasoning for allowing an investment or for allowing an entry into a particular program for beneficiary gain; however, it would not be considered an undue advantage for an individual to include Board membership on his or her resume.)
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8. Conduct
The Board welcomes freedom of expression and debate. However, Board members shall conduct themselves, in meetings and at all other times, with courtesy and respect toward fellow members, district parents and students, district staff and Trustees, and members of other district advisory committees. In meetings, members must be recognized by the Board before speaking, and otherwise respect the order maintained by the Chairman and Members are encouraged to interact with and gain the perspectives of stakeholders outside of the Board; however, unless otherwise authorized by the Board, Board, or administration, as appropriate, members shall not speak for the Board or the district. Members, by their comments and/or actions, shall not reflect badly on the Board. Violation of this code of conduct may result in dismissal by the Board.
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9. Chairman
(a) Election
The Chairman of the Board shall determine all rules, policies, and procedures, as bylaws; but shall be regulated by laws and shall adhere to the Board’s due diligence to comply with the bylaws.
(b) Term of Service
The Chairman shall serve, in that capacity, at the will of the District and Board and finalized by the District and the Board under the Bylaw.
(c) Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Chairman shall include:
- Follow the Board articles and bylaws,
- Adhere to all Administrative Policies and Procedures
- Determining agendas for regular and other plenary meetings.
- Presiding at all regular and other plenary meetings and ensuring that basic
- parliamentary procedure is followed.
- Representing the Board, and signing all letters, reports, and other communications on behalf of the Board.
- Presenting progress reports to the Board.
- Performing other responsibilities as may be prescribed by the Board.
