Policy 8220

Membership

Orienting New Board Members

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 09/23/2008
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The Lincoln Board of Education and the administrative staff shall assist each new member-elect to understand the Board’s functions, policies and procedures and the operation of the school system both before and after the new member takes office. Each member-elect:

1. Shall be given selected material on the function of the Board and the school system.
2. Shall be invited to attend Board meetings.
3. Shall be invited to meet with the Superintendent and other administrative personnel to discuss services they perform for the Board.
4. Shall be given copies of the Board’s policies and bylaws, administrative regulations, and copies of pertinent materials developed by the Nebraska Association of School Boards.