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Policies and Regulations | NEPN Code: BDB | ![]() |
School Board Governance and Operations
Organization of the School Board
At the annual meeting, as provided by law, the School Board shall organize by electing a president and vice president from its membership. The officers shall serve for a one year term.
President
The president of the Board shall:
- preside at all meetings of the Board;
- countersign all checks or warrants drawn by the Business Manager which have been authorized for payment by the Board;
- sign all contracts or agreements governed by Policy DJ/DJ-R approved by the Board;
- confer with the Superintendent as may be necessary and desirable regarding school and related matters;
- call special meetings of the Board;
- be entitled to discuss and vote on all matters coming before the Board unless Policy BCB applies;
- be the primary spokesperson for the Board; and
- appoint all committees requiring School Board participation.
Vice President
The vice president of the Board shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the president in his/her absence.
Legal Reference:
SDCL
6-1-17 Official prohibited from discussing or voting on issue if conflict of interest exists - Legal remedy.
13-8-10 Meetings of board - Election of officers - Designation of depository and newspaper - Special meetings
13-8-26 Appointment of committees - Persons authorized to countersign checks and warrants
Related Policies:
BCB - School Board Member Conflict of Interest
DJ - Expenditures (Purchasing/Incidental Accounts)
DJ-R - Expenditures (Purchasing/Incidental Accounts)
BDE - School Board Committees
Policy | Board Action | (formerly 9120, 9210, and 9220) | |
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Adopted | 05-28-68 | ||
Amended | 10-25-93 | 27458.2d. | |
Amended | 10-10-05 | 34225 | |
Amended | 09-14-09 | 35488 | |
Amended | 08-12-13 | 36693 | |
Reviewed | 08-13-18 | 38110 |