The board will help newly elected
or appointed directors to understand the policies and procedures of the board.
To facilitate this process, new directors will be provided with:
·
WSSDA
publications (e.g., Evaluation of School Personnel, Parliamentary Procedure)
·
Goals
for the school district and strategic plan, if developed
·
Board
policies and administrative procedures
·
Student
rights, responsibilities and conduct
·
District
staff handbook
·
Student
and staff handbooks from individual schools
·
Collective
bargaining agreements
·
School
budget
·
Financial
status reports (most recent copies)
·
Board
minutes (past year)
·
Achievement
test results
·
Staff
member job descriptions
The superintendent will assist
each new director in the review of these materials and will review the role and
function of the various administrators employed by the district. The
superintendent will also clarify, as per district policy, how to (1) arrange
for visits of school or administrative offices, (2) request information
regarding school operations, (3) respond to a complaint concerning staff or
program, and (4) handle confidential information.
Directors will be encouraged to
attend meetings, workshops and conferences to increase their knowledge and
competencies.
Adoption Date: January, 2005