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