FILE:  BBBB

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

 

 

The St. John the Baptist Parish School Board realizes the importance of a functional orientation program for new Board members.

 

Under the guidance and direction of experienced Board members and the Superintendent of Schools, orientation will be provided new Board members through activities such as these:

 

  1. They will be extended an official letter of welcome.
     

  2. They will be briefed on provisions of the Louisiana Code.
     

  3. They will be provided with a copy of the St. John parish policies, rules and regulations.
     

  4. They will be provided with current copies of school budgets and financial statement.
     

  5. They will be provided with information on school enrollments, professional qualifications of teachers, buildings, instructional program, etc.
     

  6. The Superintendent of Schools and the Board shall help to acquaint the new Board member with his/her duties and responsibilities.
     

  7. The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee will conduct the new Board member on a comprehensive tour of the district's facilities and schools.
     

  8. The Superintendent of Schools and experienced Board members shall provide time and meet jointly with the new Board member for orientation purposes.

 

Additionally, this Board suggests that new Board members attend state and regional school board association workshops.  Funds will be budgeted accordingly.

 

Adopted:  September 21, 1978

 

St. John the Baptist Parish School Board