Board of directors
Evaluation of the Board
Policy No. 1820P
Each individual board member shall annually review the code of governance as a basis for evaluating his/her own conduct as an elected representative of the board of directors. Collectively, the board shall evaluate its performance in terms of its four major functions:
Vision – The board shall demonstrate its responsibility for providing a community vision of its schools by:
Working with the community to determine the district’s educational program and what students need to know and be able to do;
Formulating educational goals based on these community expectations and the needs of students;
Encouraging leadership, instruction and assessment, and curriculum development activities directed toward goals; and
Annually reviewing the district’s progress and direction against its vision.
Structure – The board shall demonstrate its responsibilities for establishing a organizational structure by:
- Enacting policies that provide a definite course of action;
- Monitoring the implementation of policies;
- Employing qualified staff;
- Reviewing proposed labor agreements, staffing recommendations and staff evaluations;
- Formulating budgets; and
- Working to ensure a healthy learning and working environment that supports continuous improvement.
Accountability – The board shall demonstrate accountability by:
Encouraging citizen involvement in the schools.
Reviewing budget proposals, revenues and expenditures;
Approving materials, equipment and/or methods consistent with goals;
Requiring and monitoring periodic evaluations of school programs.
Reviewing building and grounds maintenance and needs,
Reviewing transportation services and other support services; and
Initiating and reviewing internal and external audits.
Advocacy – The board shall advocate for education and on behalf of students and their schools by:
Keeping the community informed about its schools;
Participating in school and community activities; and
Encouraging citizen involvement in the schools.
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