MJUSD
DIVISION 9000
BYLAWS OF THE BOARD
NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION
The Governing Board and the administrative staff shall assist each new member-elect to understand the Board's functions, policies, and procedures, and the general operation of the school system as quickly after election as possible. The following methods shall be used as a base for orientation, with such other materials and experiences upon which the President, Secretary, and the member-elect may agree:
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The incoming member will be given selected materials on the function of the Governing Board and the school system (e.g., "Boardmanship").
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The incoming member will be invited to attend Governing Board meetings which occur between election and the date the member takes office.
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The incoming member will be invited to meet with the Superintendent, Board President, and other administrative personnel to discuss services they perform for the Governing Board.
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The incoming member will be provided with a copy of the District's policy manual and other pertinent materials deemed helpful by the Superintendent.
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The incoming member may attend, at District expense, workshops for newly elected members.
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The incoming member will be invited to visit the school facilities.
Legal Reference:
Education Code
33360 Annual workshops
33362 Reimbursement of expenses; member of school district board
First Reading: 3/10/01
Governing Board Adoption: 4/11/01
(Former BP 9350)