Governance Process Policies

File: 1033 – New Board Member Orientation

The Board will provide an orientation program for its members-elect. The primary purpose of this program will be to acquaint the members-elect with the procedures of the Board and the scope of its responsibilities and to assist them to become informed and active Board members.

The Board, its treasurer and the administrative staff will assist each member-elect to understand the Board's functions, policies and procedures before the member-elect takes office.

The following techniques may be employed to orient new Board members:

  1. Selected materials, Board policies, regulations and other helpful information will be furnished the member-elect by the superintendent.
  2. Immediately after the general election, the member-elect will be invited by the Board to attend Board meetings.
  3. The treasurer will provide agendas and other materials pertinent to meetings and explain the use of the materials.
  4. The incoming member will be invited to meet with the superintendent and other administrative personnel.
  5. The Board will make an effort to send newly elected members to workshops and in-service programs developed for new members.

ORC 3315.87; 3315.871