2000

 

                                     BOARD OPERATIONAL GOALS

 

            The Board of Education, as a legally constituted body of elected representatives, bears the responsibility of setting policy for the school district.  The Board acts in accordance with authority and responsibility vested in it by federal and state laws, rules, and regulations on behalf of the district's citizens.

 

            In order to ensure that its educational programs provide all students with a high-quality education, the Board hereby establishes as its goals:

 

1.         to work closely with the community to ensure that Board actions and performance take into consideration the concerns and aspirations of the community;

2.         to identify the educational and technological needs of the community and industry, and to transform such needs into programs aimed at stimulating students and preparing them for future careers;

3.         to employ a Superintendent of Schools capable of ensuring that the district maintains its position as an outstanding school system, and that school personnel carry out the policies of the Board with energy and dedication;

4.         to provide leadership in order that goals and objectives of the district, as set forth by the Board, can be effectively carried out.  Board action should be confined to policy-making, planning and appraisal with the Board delegating authority to the Superintendent for the implementation of policies; and

5.         to evaluate the Board's performance in relation to these goals, and to establish and clarify policies based upon the results of such evaluation.

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2100

 

                                   SCHOOL BOARD LEGAL STATUS

 

            The legal status of the Board of Education is that of a corporate body established pursuant to the laws of New York State.  Any liability of the district is a liability of the Board of Education as a corporation and not that of the members of the Board as individuals. 

 

            The Board is a nine-member board elected by district residents.  Each member of the Board serves for three years.  The terms of office of Board members shall not all expire in the same year.  Board members are responsible for school district management and policy-making.

 

Ref:      Education Law §§1701; 1702; 1703; 1804(i); 2101(2); 2105

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2110

 

                             SCHOOL BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES

 

            The Board of Education is the governing body of the school district.  The Board is entrusted with the responsibility of developing policies under which the district is managed.

 

            The powers and duties of the Board are as stated in the Education Law and other applicable New York State law.

 

            Final authority on all district educational matters, except as restricted by law, will be vested in the Board.  The Board may also enter into contracts and agreements in conformity with state law.

 

Cross-ref:         2111, Board Member Authority

 

Ref:      Education Law §§1604; 1604-a; 1701; 1708; 1709; 1710

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                         2110.1

 

SCHOOL BOARD ACCESS TO PERSONNEL RECORDS

 

            In accordance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, members of the Board of Education may review employee personnel records only for the purpose of aiding the members to fulfill their legal responsibilities in making decisions in such employee personnel matters as appointments, assignments, promotions, demotions, remuneration, discipline or dismissal, or to aid in the development and implementation of personnel policies, or such other uses as are necessary to enable the Board to carry out legal responsibilities. 

 

            Board members may review employee personnel records provided:

 

1.         the Superintendent of Schools is requested in advance to present the personnel records at a regularly scheduled open meeting of the Board;

2.         the records are reviewed during an executive session;

3.         the personnel records are returned in their entirety to the Superintendent at the conclusion of the Executive Session; and

4.         no reproduction of the record is made and no written notes are taken of the contents of employee personnel records.

 

            The information contained in such records shall only be used by the Board for the purpose of aiding Board members in decisions regarding personnel employment matters, such as appointments, assignments, promotions, demotions, remuneration, discipline or dismissal; development and implementation of personnel policies; or such other uses as are necessary to enable the Board to carry out its legal responsibilities.

 

Cross-ref:  9160, Personnel Records

 

Ref:      Education Law §§1604; 1604--a; 1701; 1708; 1709; 1710

            8 NYCRR, Part 84

            Gustin v. Joiner, 95 Misc. 2d 277 (1978), aff'd 68 AD2d 880 (1978)

            Matter of Bruno, 4 EDR 14 (1964)

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2111

 

                                     BOARD MEMBER AUTHORITY

 

            Members of the Board of Education have legal authority for the conduct of the district schools only when acting as a body, by majority vote, in a properly convened session.

 

            Board members acting as individuals have no authority over school affairs or school personnel. The Board will not be bound in any way by any individual's statement or action unless the Board, through adopted policy or by  majority vote, has delegated this authority to the individual member.

 

            Members of the Board are free to speak as individuals on issues related to school affairs, but when doing so are expected to communicate clearly that any such expression represents their own individual view and not the view of the Board.  

 

            Every Board member is expected to sign and abide by the School Board Member Code of Conduct.

 

Cross-ref:         2110, School Board Powers and Duties

                        2330, Executive Sessions

 

Ref:      Education Law §§1604; 1701; 1708; 1709; 1710

            General Municipal Law §805-a

            Matter of Bruno, 4 EDR 14 (1964)

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                         2111.1

 

                                 BOARD MEMBER SCHOOL VISITS

 

            Unless specifically authorized to act on behalf of the Board of Education, an individual Board member has no right to make an official visit to the schools for the purposes of inspecting the schools, gathering information, or giving directions to any employee of the schools.  The individual Board member’s rights are no greater or different from those of any other individual.  As such, individual Board members shall provide advance notice of a school visit to the Building Principal and shall notify the Principal upon entering the building.  Concerns or opinions related to the education program in individual school buildings shall be directed to the Superintendent of Schools.

 

Cross-ref:         1240, Visitors to the Schools

                        2250, Board Committees

 

Ref:      Matter of Bruno, 4 EDR 14 (1964)

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2120

 

                                      SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

 

            The elections of members of the Board of Education shall be held on the third Tuesday in May, unless this date conflicts with religious observances on that day, in which case it shall be held on the second Tuesday in May.  The polls shall be open for those hours designated by the district.  The following items shall be voted upon:

 

1.         the annual budget,

2.         any vacancies on the Board of Education, and

3.         any special propositions that have been properly presented.

 

Cross-ref:         1050, Annual District Meeting and Election

                        6120, Budget Hearing

 

Ref:      Education Law §§2012; 2013; 2014; 2018; 2018-a; 2019-a; 2031; 2035

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997

Revision date: September 21, 1999


2120.1

 

CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGNING

 

Nominations

 

            Candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition.  Such petition shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall contain the signatures and addresses of at least 25 qualified voters of the district or two percent (2%) of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater, shall state the name and residence of the candidate, whether the candidate is nominated for a full term or for the unexpired portion of a term and shall state the specific office for which the candidate is nominated.  Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk not later than 30 days preceding the Annual Meeting at which the candidates so nominated are to be elected.

 

            The District Clerk will supervise the procedure used to establish the order of names on the ballot.  The Board may reject nominations if the candidate is ineligible or has declared an unwillingness to serve.  Candidates for the Board shall be nominated to run for a specific seat on the Board.

 

Public Notice

 

            The Board shall publish a notice of the annual election which will state that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board must be filed with the District Clerk not later than 30 days preceding the Annual Meeting or election at which the candidates so nominated are to be elected.

 

Electioneering

 

            Electioneering during the hours of any vote is prohibited within the polling place or within 100 feet of any such polling place.  Displays or handout items of any political nature, except those provided by law, shall be prohibited by any individual, group or organization in any school building on those days when the polls are open for voting on school district matters, including, but not limited to, the annual school budget, candidates for the Board of Education, special propositions, etc.

 

Cross-ref:         1050, Annual District Meeting and Election

                        6120, Budget Hearing

 

Ref:      Education Law §2018

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                         2120.2

 

                                            VOTING PROCEDURES

 

Eligibility to Vote

 

            A person shall be eligible and entitled to vote in any school district meeting or election and in all matters placed upon the official ballot, if such person is:

 

1.         a citizen of the United States;

2.         at least eighteen years of age;

3.         a resident within the district for a period of 30 days next preceding the meeting or election at which such person desires to vote;              

4.         qualified to register or is registered to vote in accord with section 5-106 of the Election Law which excludes:

 

a)         those convicted felons who have not been pardoned or had their rights of citizenship restored, those whose maximum sentence of imprisonment has not expired; and/or those who have not been discharged from parole;

            b)         persons adjudged mentally incompetent by a court; and

 

5.         listed upon current voter registration lists maintained by the local Board of Elections or properly registered to vote within the school district.  The Board of Education shall appoint a Board of Registration and shall designate the registration place and hours for district residents preceding each district meeting or election.  The last day of registration shall not be more than 14 nor less than five days preceding each election or meeting.

 

            The names of persons who fail to vote at any district meeting or election for four successive years shall be removed from the district register.  During the annual election, otherwise qualified voters whose names do not appear on the current register may be registered to enable them to vote at future meetings and elections.

 

            Challenges to voters believed unqualified to vote may be undertaken pursuant to Education Law provisions.  As provided in section 2025 of the Education Law, each annual or special election or meeting shall have a presiding chairman appointed by the Board.  Such chairman shall have the responsibility of properly handling any challenges to the qualification of any voter.

 

Voting

 

            Voting machines shall be used for recording the votes on all elections, budget votes, votes on special propositions, special district meetings, other fiscal matters and appropriate propositions legally entitled to be on the voting machine.  The only exception to the use of voting machines shall be an emergency situation whereby the machines are unavailable due to a mechanical failure or state or local law prohibiting their use.  If this should arise, paper ballots will be used.        

 

                                                                                                                         2120.2

 

            The Board shall appoint a Chief Election Inspector and assistant clerks and election inspectors as required.  Each voting machine shall have at least two clerks in attendance during all voting hours.  It shall be the duty of each clerk to keep a poll list containing the names of each person before such person is permitted to vote.

 

            Voting machines must be examined by election inspectors prior to each election to make sure that all counters are set to zero, that the ballot labels are properly placed, and that each machine is in proper condition for use.

 

            The positions of the Board member nominees on the voting machine shall be determined by lot.  The proposition for the approval of the annual budget shall be placed upon the voting machines as Proposition No. 1.  The Board, shall, in its discretion, determine the order in which questions and propositions shall appear on the voting machines.

 

            Write-in ballots are permissible, when applicable, by utilizing the write-in device provided with the voting machine.  If voting machines are not used, ballots containing the names of nominated candidates will be provided by the Board.  On a paper ballot, one blank space will be provided under the name of the last candidate for each office so that voters may vote for candidates who have not been nominated for the offices to be filled at the election. 

 

            The writing in, with a black lead pencil, of a name in the blank space so provided, will sufficiently indicate a vote.  It will not be necessary for a voter to place any other mark beside the name of a write-in candidate. 

 

Absentee Ballots

 

            The Board permits the use of absentee ballots for voting.  Such ballots shall be available for the election of members of the Board of Education, the adoption of the school district budget, and on questions and propositions submitted to the voters of the district.  Such ballots, including application forms, will be sent by the district clerk to qualified voters wishing to vote by absentee ballot, upon request. The application must be completed and returned with the ballot, and the individual must verify therein that he/she meets all voting requirements, and explain the reason for his/her inability to appear in person to vote. 

 

2120.2

 

            In particular, the individual must explain that he/she will be unable to appear to vote in person on the day of the school district election because:

 

1.         he/she will be a patient in a hospital, or unable to appear personally at the polling place on such day because of illness or physical disability.  A voter who claims permanent illness or physical disability may apply for an absentee ballot and the right to receive an absentee ballot for each election thereafter without further application by filing an application containing a statement setting forth the particulars of his/her permanent illness or disability with the Board of Elections;

2.         his/her duties, occupation, business, or studies will require him/her to be outside of the county or city of his/her residence on such day;

3.         he/she will be on vacation outside the county or city of his/her residence on such day; or

4.         he/she will be detained in jail awaiting action by a grand jury; awaiting trial; or is confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.

 

            The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter; or the application must be received by the day before the election, if the ballot is to be personally delivered.  Proxy votes are not allowed.

 

Ref:      Education Law §§2012; 2014; 2018; 2018-a; 2018-b; 2018-c; 2019;

2019-a; 2020; 2025; 2032(2)(b); 2032(2)(e); 2035; 2037; 2603; 2610; 2613

            Election Law §§3-224; 5-106; 5-400; 5-406; 5-612

            Matter of Rodriguez, 31 EDR 471 (1992)

            Matter of Gresty, 31 EDR  90 (1991)

            Matter of Ferro, 25 EDR 175 (1985)

            Matter of Manno and Maloney, 23 EDR 172  (1983)

            Matter of Yost, 21 EDR 140 (1981)

            Matter of Alpert and Helmer, 20 EDR 281 (1980)

            Matter of Reigler and Barton, 16 EDR 256 (1977)

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997

Revision date: October 19, 2004


                                                                                                                            2121

 

                                BOARD MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS

 

            The qualifications of a candidate for the office of member of the Board of Education pursuant to Election Law §5-106 are that the candidate be:

 

 1.        able to read and write;

 2.        a qualified voter of the district; and

 3.        a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to election.

 

            No employee of the school district may be a member of the Board, except as permitted by law.  Furthermore, a candidate must be the only member of his/her family in the same household on the Board, may not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office, and must not have been removed from a school district office within one year preceding the date of election to the Board.

 

Ref:      Education Law §§2102; 2103; 2502(7)

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2122

 

                                BOARD MEMBER OATH OF OFFICE

 

            The constitutional oath of office shall be administered to all newly elected Board of Education members at the annual Reorganizational Meeting in July.  The constitutional oath of office shall be administered to all newly appointed Board members no later than 30 days from the official date of their appointment.

 

            The oath shall be administered at a Board meeting by the Board President, the District Clerk or any notary public, and the oath shall be signed and filed with the District Clerk within 30 days of the beginning of their term of office or notice of appointment.

 

            Following the administration of the oath, the newly designated members may officially discharge their duties as members of the Board.

 

Ref:      Public Officers Law §§10; 30

 

Cross-ref:         2210, Board Reorganizational Meeting

                        2510, New Board Member Orientation

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2130

 

                                   BOARD MEMBER RESIGNATION

 

            A member of the Board of Education may resign his/her office by filing his/her resignation with the District Clerk.  The effective date of the resignation must be within 30 days after the date of filing.

 

Ref:      Public Officers Law §31(1)(h)

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2140

 

                        BOARD MEMBER REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

 

            A member of the Board of Education may be removed from office for willful violation or neglect of duty, or for willfully disobeying any decision, order or regulation of the Commissioner of Education.  Notice of the charge and an opportunity for defense shall be provided.  Official misconduct may be grounds for removal by the Board after a hearing.

 

            A vacancy on the Board may also be declared if it is clearly established that a member has failed to attend three consecutive meetings without sufficient excuse or if a member has changed his/her legal residence from that of the school district.

 

Ref:      Education Law §§306; 1709; 2109

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2150

 

                                 UNEXPIRED TERM FULFILLMENT

 

            The Board of Education has the power to appoint a qualified person, by majority vote, to fill any vacancy which may occur on the Board by reason of death, resignation, removal from office or from the school district, or refusal to serve, of any member or officer of the Board.  The person so appointed in the place of any such member of the Board shall hold his/her office until the next annual election of Board members.

 

            The Board may permit the vacancy to stand until the next annual election or a special election may be held to fill the vacancy.  The special election will comply with all applicable state laws.

 

Ref:      Education Law §§1709(17); 2113

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2160

 

      SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE CODE OF ETHICS

 

            The Board of Education recognizes that sound, ethical standards of conduct serve to increase the effectiveness of school Board members and district staff as educational leaders in their community.  Actions based on an ethical code of conduct promote public confidence and the attainment of district goals.  The Board also recognizes its obligation, under the provisions of the General Municipal Law, to adopt a code of ethics setting forth the standards of conduct required of all district officers and employees.

 

            Therefore, every officer and employee of the district, whether paid or unpaid, including members of the Board of Education, shall adhere to the following code of conduct:

 

1.         Gifts:  An officer or employee shall not directly or indirectly solicit, accept, or receive any gift having a value of $75 or more, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence him or her in the performance of his or her official duties or was intended as a reward for any official action on his or her part. 

                        However, the Board welcomes and encourages the writing of letters or notes expressing gratitude or appreciation to staff members. Gifts from children that are principally sentimental in nature and of insignificant financial value may be accepted in the spirit in which they are given.

2.         Confidential information:  An officer or employee shall not disclose confidential information acquired by him or her in the course of his or her official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interest.  In addition, he/she shall not disclose information regarding any matters discussed in an executive session of the Board whether such information is deemed confidential or not.

3.         Representation before the Board:  An officer or employee shall not receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services, other than employment with the district, to be rendered in relation to any matter before the school district.

4.         Representation before the Board for a contingent fee:  An officer or employee shall not receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before the school district other than employment with the district, whereby the compensation is to be dependent or contingent upon any action by the school district with respect to such matter, provided that this paragraph shall not prohibit the fixing at any time of fees based upon the reasonable value of the services rendered.

5.         Disclosure of interest in matters before the Board: A member of the Board of Education and any officer or employee of the district, whether paid or unpaid, who participates in the discussion or gives official opinion to the Board on any matter before the Board shall publicly disclose on the official record the nature and extent of any known direct or indirect financial or other private interest he or she has in such matter. The term “interest” means a pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an officer or employee.


                                                                                                                            2160

 

6.         Investments in conflict with official duties:  An officer or employee shall not invest or hold any investment directly in any financial, business, commercial or other private transaction that creates a conflict with his or her official duties.

7.         Private employment:  An officer or employee shall not engage in, solicit, negotiate for or promise to accept private employment when that employment or service creates a conflict with or impairs the proper discharge of his or her official duties.

8.         Future employment:  An officer or employee shall not, after the termination of service or employment with the Board, appear before the Board or any panel or committee of the Board, in relation to any case, proceeding, or application in which he or she personally participated during the period of his or her service or employment or that was under his or her active consideration.  This shall not bar or prevent the timely filing by a present or former officer or employee of any claim, account, demand or suit against the district on his or her own behalf or on behalf of any member of his or her family arising out of any personal injury or property damage or for any lawful benefit authorized or permitted by law.

 

Distribution of Code of Ethics

 

            The Superintendent of Schools shall cause a copy of this Code of Ethics to be distributed to every officer and employee of the school district.  Each officer and employee elected or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering upon the duties of his or her office or employment.  In addition, the Superintendent shall ensure that a copy of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law shall be kept posted in each public building under the district's jurisdiction in a place conspicuous to the district's officers and employees.

 

Penalties

 

            In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law, any person who shall knowingly and intentionally violate any of the provisions of this Code of Ethics may be fined, suspended or removed from office or employment, as the case may be, in the manner provided by law.

 

Cross-ref:         1810, Gifts to School Personnel

                        2330, Executive Sessions

                        6700, Purchasing

 

Ref:      General Municipal Law, Article 18

            Public Officers Law, Articles 6; 7

            New York Civil Service Law §75

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997


                                                                                                                            2170

 

                         BOARD MEMBER CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

            The members of the Board of Education shall avoid acting in circumstances where their personal interest conflicts with that of the public whose interest they have been elected to represent.  The actions of the Board shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the General Municipal Law, any other applicable law and the code of ethics established pursuant to Board Policy 2160.

 

Cross-ref:         9120.1, Conflict of Interest

 

Ref:      Education Law §§2103; 2502(7); 2590-c; 2590-g; 2590-j(4); 3016

            General Municipal Law §§800 et seq.

            Local Finance Law §60.10

 

Adoption date: December 16, 1997

2210

BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING


The Board of Education recognizes its obligation to hold an annual organizational meeting. The purpose of the organizational meeting is to elect officers of the Board and make the proper appointments and designations of other district employees for the proper management of the school district during the school year.

The Board will hold its annual organizational meeting the first Tuesday in July. If that day is a legal holiday, the Board will hold the meeting on the first Wednesday in July. The Board may alternately hold the meeting on a date during the first 15 days in July that is not a legal holiday. The Board will choose this date by resolution at a Board meeting before July.

The District Clerk shall call the meeting to order, and shall preside until the election of a temporary chairperson. The order of business to be conducted at the organizational meeting shall include items required or implied by state law and/or regulation. The Board may also conduct general district business, including properly entering into executive session, if necessary, at the end of the meeting before adjourning.

I. Oath of Office

The District Clerk shall administer and countersign the oath of office to newly-elected Board members. The oath shall conform to Article XIII-I of the New York State Constitution, and Section 10 of the Public Officers Law. No new Board member shall be permitted to vote until he/she has taken the oath of office.

The District Clerk shall administer and countersign the oath of office to the ex-officio student board members.

II. Election of Board Officers

The Board shall elect a temporary chairperson to accept nominations for president and vice president. The Board shall elect a president and vice-president for the ensuing year, and the District Clerk shall administer the oath of office to the president and vice president. A majority of all members of the Board shall be necessary for a valid election.

III. Appointment of Officers

The Board shall appoint and the Board President or District Clerk shall administer the oath of office to the following officers:

District Clerk
District Treasurer

The Board shall appoint District Auditors

IV. Other Appointments

The Board shall appoint and establish the stipend (if any) for the following positions:

School physicians
Orthopedic coverage at both high schools for varsity football games
Chief School Medical Officer
Board and Labor Counsel
Bond Counsel
Financial Advisory Services
Records Access Officer
Records Management Officer
School Purchasing Agent
School Purchasing Technician
Public Relations Firm
Superintendent Hearing Officers
Coordinator for Community Education
Coordinator for Child Care
Coordinator for Community Use of Facilities

V. Designations

The Board shall designate/approve:
Official Bank Depositories
BOE Regular monthly meetings
Official newspapers

VI. Authorizations

The Board shall authorize:
Chief School Officer to certify payrolls
Establishment of petty cash funds
Signatures on checks
Chief School Officer to approve budget transfers
Chief School Officer or Administrator for Federal Funds to apply for
grants in aid.
Co-curricular extra classroom treasurer
Reaffirmation of reserves

VII. Bonding of Personnel

The Board may bond the following personnel handling district funds:

District Treasurer
Co-Curricular Treasurers
Public School System Employee blanket bond
Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent for Business/School
Business Administrator
Money, Theft, Disappearance & Destruction Policy (inside buildings & outside grounds) Forgery or Alteration Policy.

The Board may, in each instance, specify the amount of bond it intends to obtain. The Board may include any of the above officers in a blanket undertaking, pursuant to Law and Commissioner’s Regulations, rather than bond individuals.

VIII. Other Items

The Board will:
Re-adopt all Policies and Code of Ethics
Review School Conduct and Discipline Policy
Appoint AIDS Advisory Committee
Appoint SAVE Committee
Appoint Curriculum Materials Review Committee
Appoint School Safety Team
Appoint Sachem Teacher Center Policy Board Members
Appoint Title VII and Title IX Officers
Establish the mileage reimbursement rate
Establish community use of facilities fees
Approve student accident insurance
Approve BOCES Cooperative Bids
Approve LI Food Services Directors Association Cooperative Bids
Appoint P/T CSE chairpeople
Appoint Committees on Special Education
Appoint Committee on Preschool Special Education
Appoint surrogate parents
Appoint impartial hearing officers
Appoint Section 504 Coordinator
Adopt curriculum

The Board shall review its policies on Investments (6240) and Purchasing (6700), and the Code of Conduct (5300) as required by law. The Board shall also review building-level student attendance data as required under Commissioner’s Regulations section 104.1, and if the data shows a decline in attendance rates, shall review its policy on Attendance (5100).

Cross-Ref:

2270, School Attorney
2220, Board Officers
2230, Appointed Board Officials
2310, Regular Meetings
5100, Attendance
5252, Student Activities Funds Management
5300, Code of Conduct
6240, Investments
6650, Claims Auditor
6680, Internal Audit Function
6690, Audit Committee
6700, Purchasing
6741, Contracting for Professional Services

Ref:

New York State Constitution, Article XIII, Section 1
General Municipal Law Section 103(2) (official newspapers)
Public Officers Law Sections 10; 13; 30
Education Laws Sections 305(31); 701; 1707; 2130 8 NYCRR Section 104.1

Adoption date: December 16, 1997
Revised date: December 17, 2008


                                            

                                                                                                                            2220

 

                                                 BOARD OFFICERS

 

            The President and Vice-President of the Board of Education must be members of the Board and shall be elected by members of the Board at the annual reorganization meeting in July.  In case of a vacancy in the office of the Board President and Vice-President, the District Clerk shall call the Board to order for the purpose of choosing a temporary chairperson for the election of a Board President.

 

Duties of the President of the Board

 

            The duties of the President of the Board shall be as follows:

 

1.         to preside at all meetings;

2.         to act as chief fiscal officer of the district;

3.         to execute all documents on behalf of the Board;

4.         to appoint all standing and ad hoc committees;

5.         to act as an ex-officio member of all committees;

6.         to call special meetings he/she considers necessary or on request of one member of the Board;

7.         to act as temporary chair of the annual district meeting and special district meetings; and

8.         to perform the usual and ordinary duties of the office.

 

Duties of the Vice-President

 

            The Vice-President sh