BB 9010Public Statements

Before voting on any issue, all Board members will be encouraged to present whatever evidence they may feel important to the matter at hand. The Board will fully consider the implications and relevancy of all information so presented. All opinions, reactions and positions will be openly discussed, so that each member may understand all aspects of the topic before the Board makes its decision. Any Board member who may wish to suggest an alternative to  any specific Board action should do so during the Board meeting.

Once a Board decision has been reached, all Board members will abide by that decision until it is amended or rescinded by subsequent Board action. When Board members express their opinions outside of the Board meeting, it is their responsibility to respect the democratic nature of Board decision-making and always identify personal viewpoints as such.

Public statements in the name of the Board will be issued by the Board president or, if appropriate, by the Superintendent or designee at the direction of the Board president. Board members will not speak as an individual on behalf of the Board, unless authorized.