Incumbent Board Members, as well as the Superintendent's staff, shall help new Board Members become fully informed about the Board's function, policies, procedures, and problems. Specific phases of the new Board Member's orientation program shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) In the interim between election and actual assumption of office, the new Board Member will be invited to attend all meetings and functions of the Board, including study sessions, and will receive all reports and communications normally sent to Board Members; (2) In the interim between election and actual assumption of the office, the new member will be furnished with selected materials dealing with information about State Education Laws and Regulations and Local Policies and Regulations. Such materials shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) School Board Policy Manual; (b) Board Member Kit developed and prepared by the staff of the Indiana School Boards Association; (c) Such information as may be deemed helpful or as sought by the Board Member elect; (3) A schedule of appointments with selected administrative personnel shall be arranged by the Superintendent to afford an opportunity for the new member to discuss specific functions and concerns at different levels of School Corporation operation; (4) An orientation meeting will be convened by the Board President and the Superintendent of Schools for the primary purpose of orienting the new Board Member to the responsibilities of the boardsmanship, to the Board's method of operation, and to school district policies and problems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Adoption Date: September 22, 1976

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