It is the responsibility of the board to educate new board members of the duties of their position. To acquaint new board members with the duties and role of the board of directors, each new board member may meet with the superintendent and the board secretary to become familiar with the responsibilities and the role of being a board member.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure that new board members have an opportunity to attend an orientation conference and meet with the superintendent. It shall also be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure that each new board member has necessary documents and board materials including a current board policy manual.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (2003).
Cross Reference: 219.1 Association Membership
219.2 Board of Directors' Member Development and Training
Approved: 11/01/2004
Reviewed: 06/26/2006, 01/17/2011, 01/18/2016
Revised: 04/20/2020
