The Lincoln Board of Education President presides at all meetings of the Board, except Committee of the Whole meetings.
The President exercises such powers and performs such duties as usually fall to the presiding officer of a governing body; and in addition thereto, unless further modified or overruled by Board action, the President is specifically hereby delegated by the Board full power and authority to approve minutes, adjourn meetings and excuse member absences for and on behalf of the Board.
The President appoints those special committees or special appointees deemed necessary or those The President is requested to appoint by the Board.
The President advises the Superintendent in matters of procedure and works with the Superintendent to set the agenda for meetings of the Board.
The President or the President’s designee represents the Board at ceremonial events, community meetings and other special occasions. Upon request, the Communications Department will assist in preparing remarks for these events.
The Board Vice President performs the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President to perform.
The Vice President acts as chair of the Committee of the Whole.
The President and Vice President will serve terms of up to one year.