BEDB - AGENDA
Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
The Superintendent, in consultation with the Chair, shall prepare an agenda for each meeting of the Board. Board members, school district staff, groups or organizations, and members of the public may submit written requests to the Board through the Chair or the Superintendent for items to be placed on the agenda. To be considered for placement on the agenda, an item must be within the scope of the Board’s duties, timely, and appropriate for consideration under all applicable laws and Board policies. The request must be received a minimum of seven days prior to the meeting at which the group or individual wishes the item to be addressed by the Board in order for it to be considered for the agenda of that meeting. The Chair and Superintendent shall make the final decision regarding placement of items on the agenda.
The agenda of regular business meetings will be distributed to Board members five days prior to a regular meeting of the Board and, whenever possible, two days in advance of a special meeting. Copies of the agenda will be posted. Anyone desiring additional information regarding an agenda item should direct inquiries to the Office of the Superintendent. Copies of the agenda will also be available at the Board meeting.
Dissemination of Supporting Materials
As an accompaniment to the agenda, the Superintendent will provide to the Board such background materials and data that in the Superintendent's judgment are necessary for the Board to give informed consideration to agenda items. The Superintendent will also provide to the Board the draft minutes of Board meetings that will be presented for approval. Documents containing information that is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Access Act or other laws shall be marked “confidential.” Such information shall not be disclosed by Board members or the Superintendent or provided to the media or the public. Requests for disclosure of materials received by Board members should be referred to the Superintendent.
Additions and Adjustments to the Agenda
After the meeting has been called to order, the Superintendent or Board Chair may recommend additions and/or adjustments to the agenda of a regular meeting or, in an emergency, to the agenda of a special meeting.
Any Board member who wishes to add an item to the agenda may offer a motion to that effect. All additions to the agenda must be approved by a majority vote of the members present and voting. In general, items that can reasonably be deferred to the next regularly scheduled meeting will not be added to the agenda at a Board meeting.
In order to facilitate its business or to accommodate groups in attendance, the Board may adjust the agenda by changing the order of business. Such adjustments shall require the consent of the Board by majority vote.
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Adopted:
- March 8, 2005 (TO REPLACE ORIGINAL BEDB)
Revised:
- April 9, 2013
- April 4, 2019