CODE: 9200
SECTION: BYLAWS OF THE BOARD
BOARD MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
A. Orientation of New Board Members
The Superintendent of Schools shall prepare materials to introduce new Board
members to the operating procedures of the district and the details of the
curriculum, including special education.
Sufficient moneys shall be allocated to reimburse Board members for expenses
incurred by them in attending orientation sessions presented by the New Jersey
School Boards Association, and/or the county office or other arm of the State
Department of Education.
B. In-Service Development
Workshops, conventions, conferences, and seminars developed by associations such
as the New Jersey School Boards Association, the Passaic County School Boards
Association, the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, etc., provide
unique opportunities for Board members to broaden their understanding of their
responsibilities, learn new tools and techniques for dealing with them, and keep
up to date on educational trends.
Therefore, attendance at such meetings directly or indirectly related to
education or school matters shall be encouraged for the values they have to the
school system and the professional growth of Board members. The Board shall
evaluate prospective development opportunities prior to each school year and
shall monitor attendance to insure that it is consistent with the perceived
value of the events.
Any Board member wishing to attend any such meeting shall obtain the prior
approval of the full Board for any prepaid, reimbursable or other expenses. The
Board Secretary shall maintain a record of all such expenses and prepare
quarterly reports reflecting the total amount spent to date and the amount
remaining in the budget for such activities.
Board members attending such meetings shall share their experience with the full
Board in discussion and/or written report.
Approved expenses shall be reimbursed under procedures applicable to in-service
development meetings.
First Reading: November 14, 2006
Adopted: December 19, 2006