Bylaw 9121 - President

President

The Board of Education shall elect a President from among its members to provide leadership on behalf of the Board and the educational community it serves.

To ensure that Board meetings are conducted in an efficient, transparent, and orderly manner, the president shall:

1. Call the meeting to order at the appointed time;
2. Announce the business to come before the Board in its proper order;
3. Enforce the Board’s policies relating to the conduct of meetings and help ensure compliance with applicable requirements of the Brown Act;
4. Recognize persons who desire to speak, and protect the speaker who has the floor from disturbance or interference;
5. Explain what the effect of a motion would be if it is not clear to every member;
6. Facilitate the Board's effective deliberation, ensuring that each Board member has an opportunity to participate in the deliberation and that the discussion remains focused;
7. Rule on issues of parliamentary procedure;
8. Put motions to a vote, and state clearly the results of the vote;
9. Be responsible for the orderly conduct of all Board meetings.

The President shall perform other duties in accordance with law and Board policy including, but not limited to:

1. Signing all instruments, acts and orders necessary to carry out state requirements and the will of the Board;
2. Consulting with the Superintendent or designee on the preparation of the Board’s agendas;
3. Working with the Superintendent to ensure that board members have necessary materials and information;
4. Subject to Board approval, appointing and dissolving all committees;
5. Calling such meetings of the Board as he/she may deem necessary, giving notice as prescribed by law;
6. Representing the district as governance spokesperson, in conjunction with the Superintendent or designee;
7. Leading the Board's advocacy efforts to build support within the local community and at the state and national levels.

The President is responsible for Professional Development opportunities for the Board. The President, or designee, will consult with the Board to schedule training to keep the Board informed of the latest trends in education.

The President is strongly encouraged to participate in the California School Boards Association's Board President's Workshop and other professional development opportunities to enhance his/her leadership skills.

The President shall have the same rights as other members of the Board, including the right to move, second, discuss and vote on all questions before the Board.

When the President resigns, or is absent or disabled, the Vice President shall perform the President’s duties. When both the President and Vice President are absent or disabled, the Clerk shall perform the President’s duties.