CODE: 9010
SECTION: BYLAWS OF THE BOARD
ROLE OF BOARD MEMBERS
It is understood that the members of the Board of Education have authority only when acting as a Board when legally in session. The Board shall not be bound in any way by any action or statement on the part of any individual Board member except when such statement or action is in pursuance of specific instructions from the Board.
No Board member, by virtue of his/her office, shall exercise any administrative responsibility with respect to the schools or, as an individual, command the services of any school employee.
Board members visiting the schools for any reason shall observe district regulations for all visitors.
Only the Board President shall make statements of official Board positions. No other member of the Board of Education will speak individually for or in the name of the total Board unless by explicit direction of the Board.
Board members shall place utmost importance upon confidentiality related to matters discussed in Executive Session and to written documentation provided to Board members, which is not for public distribution. Breach of confidentiality by a Board member shall be considered a basis for censure action by the Board.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000