Board Candidate Orientation
\n\nThe Board of Education desires to provide Board candidates with orientation that will enable them to understand the responsibilities of Board membership. The Superintendent or designee shall provide all candidates with general information about school programs, district operations, and Board responsibilities.
\n\nThe Board encourages all candidates to attend public Board meetings during the period of their candidacy. Candidates have the same access as members of the public to district staff and information.
\n\nNew Board Member Orientation
\n\nThe Board and the Superintendent or designee shall help each new member-elect to understand district operations and the Board's functions, policies and procedures as soon after election as possible. Incoming members shall be given a copy of the Brown Act and informed that they must conform to its requirements as if they had already assumed office. Incoming members shall also receive the district's policy manual and other materials related to the school system and Board member responsibilities.
\n\nIncoming members are encouraged to attend Board meetings and meet with the Superintendent or designee and Board president regarding their role and responsibilities. They also may, at district expense if the district budget allows, attend workshops for newly elected members.
\n\n\n", "contentText": "Board Candidate Orientation\n\nThe Board of Education desires to provide Board candidates with orientation that will enable them to understand the responsibilities of Board membership. The Superintendent or designee shall provide all candidates with general information about school programs, district operations, and Board responsibilities.\n\nThe Board encourages all candidates to attend public Board meetings during the period of their candidacy. Candidates have the same access as members of the public to district staff and information.\n\nNew Board Member Orientation\n\nThe Board and the Superintendent or designee shall help each new member-elect to understand district operations and the Board's functions, policies and procedures as soon after election as possible. Incoming members shall be given a copy of the Brown Act and informed that they must conform to its requirements as if they had already assumed office. Incoming members shall also receive the district's policy manual and other materials related to the school system and Board member responsibilities.\n\nIncoming members are encouraged to attend Board meetings and meet with the Superintendent or designee and Board president regarding their role and responsibilities. They also may, at district expense if the district budget allows, attend workshops for newly elected members.", "footnotes": [ { "type": "State", "references": [ { "code": "Ed. Code 33360", "description": "Department of Education and statewide association of school district boards; annual workshops", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=33360." }, { "code": "Ed. Code 33362-33363", "description": "Reimbursement of expenses; board member or member-elect", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=2.&title=2.&part=20.&chapter=3.&article=4." }, { "code": "Gov. Code 54950-54963", "description": "The Ralph M. Brown Act", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&division=2.&title=5.&part=1.&chapter=9.&article=" }, { "code": "Gov. Code 54952.1", "description": "Member of a legislative body of a local agency", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=54952.1." }, { "code": "Gov. Code 54952.2", "description": "Meeting; defined", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=54952.2." }, { "code": "Gov. Code 54952.7", "description": "Copies of chapter to members of legislative body", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=54952.7." } ] }, { "type": "Management Resources", "references": [ { "code": "CSBA Publication", "description": "Professional Governance Standards for School Boards", "url": "https://www.csba.org/-/media/CSBA/Files/GovernanceResources/EffectiveGovernance/PGS-SchoolBoards_Brochure-2021-WEB.ashx" }, { "code": "CSBA Publication", "description": "The Brown Act: School Boards and Open Meeting Laws, rev. 2023", "url": "https://www.csba.org/productsandservices/CSBAStore/WebProductDetails.aspx?webproductid=67dc69ec-34e6-e411-80e2-005056b02a09&portalid=#gsc.tab=0" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services", "url": "https://legalservices.csba.org/" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "CSBA", "url": "http://www.csba.org" } ] } ], "crossRefs": [ { "code": "0200", "title": "Goals For The School District", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "0400", "title": "Comprehensive Plans", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "0460", "title": "Local Control And Accountability Plan", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "0460", "title": "Local Control And Accountability Plan", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "1112", "title": "Media Relations", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "1160", "title": "Political Processes", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9000", "title": "Role Of The Board", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9005", "title": "Governance Standards", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9010", "title": "Public Statements", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9011", "title": "Disclosure Of Confidential/Privileged Information", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9100", "title": "Organization", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9121", "title": "President", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9200", "title": "Limits Of Board Member Authority", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9220", "title": "Governing Board Elections", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9223", "title": "Filling Vacancies", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9270", "title": "Conflict Of Interest", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9270-E(1)", "title": "Conflict Of Interest", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9320", "title": "Meetings And Notices", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9323", "title": "Meeting Conduct", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "9400", "title": "Board Self-Evaluation", "type": "AR" } ], "attachments": [] }