Procedure 1820P

Evaluation of the Board

Each individual board member shall annually review the code of governance as a basis for evaluating his/her own conduct as an elected representative of the board of directors. Collectively, the board shall evaluate its performance in terms of its four major functions:

A. Vision – The board shall demonstrate its responsibility for providing a community vision of its schools by:

1. Working with the community to determine the district’s educational program and what  students  need  to know and be able to do;

2. Formulating educational goals based on these community expectations and the needs of students;

3. Encouraging leadership, instruction and assessment, and curriculum development activities directed toward goals; and

4. Annually reviewing the district’s progress and direction against its vision.

B. Structure – The board shall demonstrate its responsibilities for establishing a organizational structure by:

1. Enacting policies that provide a definite course of action;

2. Monitoring the implementation of policies;

3. Employing qualified staff;

4. Reviewing proposed labor agreements, staffing recommendations and staff evaluations;

5. Formulating budgets; and

6. Working to ensure a healthy learning and working environment that supports continuous improvement.

C. Accountability – The board shall demonstrate accountability by:

1. Encouraging citizen involvement in the schools.

2. Reviewing budget proposals, revenues and expenditures;

3. Approving materials, equipment and/or methods consistent with goals;

4. Requiring and monitoring periodic evaluations of school programs.

5. Reviewing building and grounds maintenance and needs,

6. Reviewing transportation services and other support services; and

7. Initiating and reviewing internal and external audits.

D. Advocacy –  The board shall advocate for education and on behalf of students and their schools by:

1. Keeping the community informed about its schools;

2. Participating in school and community activities; and

3. Encouraging citizen involvement in the schools.

Date: 11/27/2006