Board of Education Governance Handbook Committee (Monday, October 2, 2017)

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Monday, October 2, 2017

1. Governance Handbook Committee

A. Call to Order

11:02 A.M.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Penny Vadla, Lynn Hohl, Sean Dusek, Debbie Tressler
Absent: Dan Castimore

C. Approval of Notes

The notes from the September 11, 2017 meeting were approved as printed.

D. Category Work and Ongoing Handbook Updates

Minor revisions were made to the category list.

The committee began planning the content for each category. Text suggestions include:

Superintendent Selection: include a statement regarding approval of contracts as a board duty

Board Bylaws: include link to bylaws and a brief statement

Board Self-Evaluation: Ms. Vadla has a statement to be added. Board might review the evaluation process in Feb.

Communication: add a statement that answers "What is clear and direct communication?"

Confidentiality: Discuss documents, emails, hearings, and communications from community members (consider an annual refresher training)

Conflict of Interest: voting, other conflicts

Exit interview: by board president, decide oral or written

Finance Process: work with Finance Committee to develop text for process

Governance: define governance vs management, cf BB 9300 link,

Legal Counsel: revise current text to include borough and/or outside attorney and "formal" legal advice

Hiring/Contract Approval Process/Tenure: find a way to briefly explain ways to earn tenure, have Dr. Ermold talk to board about hiring proceedure

Collective Bargaining: Review process, should the negotiation team include a board member (as it did in the past)?

Board Goals: time and process

Other Plans: e.g. Technology Plan

Professional Learning: move descriptions for AASB, NSBA, etc., which are currently under "Travel and Compensation," to this category.

Representation/Other participation in elected positions/organizations: Differentiate between elected positions and other organizations, clarify when a member is representing the board

Role with Kenai Peninsula Borough: facilities and maintenance

Next meeting: Nov. 7 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the district office.

The agenda will include a draft of the handbook which includes the current categories, text from the previous handbook added to the appropriate categories and Ms. Vadla's draft revisions.

E. Adjourn

1:11 p.m.