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Policy 0110
District Name and Identification Codes
The School District is organized under the authority of the State Legislature and exercises powers delegated directly and indirectly by the Missouri State Legislature. The official, corporate name of the School . . .
Policy 0200
School District Philosophy
In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board of Education is guided by the desire to use the resources of its community, its staff and its students to provide the highest quality education permitted by its financial . . .
Policy 0310
School Board Purpose and Roles
The School Board of Education performs three basic functions in the management of the School District: Legislative The School Board shall exercise full legislative rule and management authority . . .
Policy 0311
Statement of Practices
Attendance Members shall attend all regularly scheduled Board of Education meetings insofar as possible. Any member failing to attend the meeting of the Board for three (3) consecutive regular meetings, unless excused by a . . .
Regulation 0320
School Board Elections
December 18, 2007 First day for filing by candidates Board Office, - 8 a.m. ‑ 4:30 p.m. (sixteenth (16 th ) week prior to election) January 22, 2008 Last day for filing . . .
Policy 0320
School Board Elections
School Board Organization School Board Elections The qualified voters of the School District shall annually on the first Tuesday . . .
Regulation 0321
School Board Officers
President It shall be the duty of the President to: 1. Preside when present at all Board meetings. 2. . . .
Policy 0321
School Board Officers
Within fourteen (14) days after the annual Board election in April, the Board will meet to administer the oath of office to new Board members and to elect a president and vice-president. Thereafter, on or before the 15th . . .
Policy 0323
Resignation
Any School Board member who wishes to resign from office shall inform the School Board secretary in writing. The School Board secretary shall certify to the Board that the office is vacant. The Board will then appoint a replacement to . . .
Policy 0324
Filling Board Vacancies
Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Board of Education, the remaining members of the Board will, by majority vote, select an individual to fill the vacant position until the next annual school election. In filling the vacancy . . .
Policy 0330
Oath of Office
Within fourteen (14) days after their election, the newly elected members of the Board shall take the oath of office proscribed by Article VII, Section II, of the Constitution of Missouri, RSMo. Section 162.301(1). OATH OF OFFICE . . .
Policy 0340
Code of Ethics
The purpose of the Board of Education is: 1. To govern and control the affairs of the District as provided by law. . . .
Regulation 0342
Nepotism, Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure
Contractual and Business Relationships No Board member shall: 1. Perform any service for the . . .
Policy 0342
Nepotism, Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure
The Board may employ a person related within the fourth degree to a Board member (see Form 0342), provided the related Board member does not debate or vote upon the employment issue. However, the Board may not under any circumstances . . .
Policy 0350
School Board Compensation
No member of the Board shall accept a salary from, or be employed by the Board, or profit financially in any manner by reason of any dealings with the Board.
Policy 0351
School Board Travel
Travel and accompanying expenses may be authorized by a majority of the Board of Education for any of its members to attend conferences, meetings, seminars, conventions, etc., at the state, regional and national levels. Travel expenses . . .
Policy 0360
Board Committees
The Board may appoint committees to assist it in carrying out the Board's responsibilities. However, the Board may not delegate those functions which, by law, must be exercised by the Board of Education. . . .
Regulation 0410
Meetings
The Board of Education permits its open sessions to be audio or video recorded subject to the following restrictions: 1. . . .
Policy 0410
Meetings
Regular The regular meeting of the Board shall be held on the second Thursday in each month, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., except when a majority of the Board agrees in advance and public notice is . . .
Regulation 0411
Meeting Agenda
Order of Business The President of the Board, upon taking the chair, shall call the members to order, on the appearance of a quorum. The order of business shall be as follows, unless changed by the President: 1. . . .
Policy 0411
Meeting Agenda
A tentative agenda for each regular, special or proposed closed meeting of the Board shall be prepared by the Superintendent, in consultation with the Board president, and shall be included in any public notice of such meetings. Any member . . .
Policy 0412
Meetings - Participation by Public
A designated period of time may be provided for public comments at all regular Board meetings. The Board is very interested in citizen viewpoints and problems; however, citizens are encouraged to work through problems at the building . . .
Policy 0420
Minutes
Open Session Minutes Minutes of the Board of Education meetings shall be available to District residents for inspection at the Superintendent of Schools office, at reasonable hours. The minutes will include the date, . . .
Policy 0430
Executive Sessions
The Board reserves the right, as provided by law, to close meetings, records and votes as they relate to the matters below. All discussion and action by the Board in executive session must be related to the reasons set forth in the motion . . .
Policy 0440
Notification of Board Meetings
Notice of meetings of the Board of Education including committees of the Board as provided in Policy 0360 will be given in a manner to reasonably inform the public of the matters to be considered by the Board. Notice of . . .
Policy 0510
Policy Development, Adoption and Review
The development and adoption of policies to govern operation of the School District are the responsibility of the Board of Education. In developing policy, the Board may solicit input from the community, staff and other . . .
