Policy 8440

Meetings

Meeting Conduct

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board:  3/26/2019
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 09/23/2008
Related policies & regulations:  1130
Legal references:  84-1407 to 84-1414

 When a motion has been carried in the affirmative or negative, it shall be in order for any member who voted on the side which prevailed to move for reconsideration thereof at the same meeting or at the next meeting of the Board. A Board member with an excused absence when a vote is taken may move for reconsideration at the next meeting of the Board.

Participation by Board 

Board members shall treat the public and other Board members in a professional manner and shall not become abusive in language or behavior. Initially, it shall be the responsibility of the chair to monitor this protocol through measures such as declaring a Board member as out of order, taking a recess or other appropriate means.

Quorum 

Four members of the Board constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.

Board Member Information Requests 

Individual Board member information requests to staff or the Board for informational items and reports which require significant staff time to prepare as determined by the President after consultation with the Superintendent shall require the written request of three Board members.