206.02 - Vice President

The vice president of the board shall be elected to serve a one-year term by a majority vote at the organizational meeting, in odd-numbered years, or in even-numbered years, at a regular meeting held between twelve to thirteen months after the most recent organizational meeting.

By this election, if the board president is unable or unwilling to carry out the duties required, it shall be the responsibility of the vice president of the board to carry out the duties of the president.  If the president is unable or unwilling to complete the term of office, the vice president shall serve as president for the balance of the president's term of office, and a new vice president will be elected.

The vice president will accept control of the meeting from the president when the president wishes to make or second a motion.  The vice president shall take an active role in board decisions by discussing and voting on matters before the board in the same manner as other board members.

The vice president will join the president representing the ICSD board of education during master contract negotiations with bargaining units, including the Independence Teachers’ Association and Independence Educational Support Personnel.

 

Legal Reference:          Iowa Code § 279.5.

 

 

Cross Reference:        200.2   Organization of the Board of Directors

                                    202.2   Oath of Office

                                    206.1   President

 

 

Approved:  11/01/2004

Reviewed:  08/17/2015, 03/17/2020

Revised:  11/17/2008, 07/19/2010, 10/21/2019, 09/20/2021, 01/17/2023