The President of the Board is elected by a majority vote at the organizational or annual Board meeting each year to serve a one-year term of office. A member may be elected to successive one-year terms as President.
The President, in addition to presiding at the Board meetings, will take an active role in Board decisions by discussing and voting on each motion before the Board in the same manner as other Board members. Before making or seconding a motion, however, the President will turn over control of the meeting to either the Vice-President or other Board member.
The President has the authority to call special meetings of the Board. Prior to Board meetings, the President will consult with the Superintendent on the development of the agenda for the meeting. The President, as the chief officer of the District, will sign employment contracts for all employees other than teachers or support staff, other contracts, and District warrants approved by the Board. The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to sign contracts for teachers and support staff, including, bus drivers, custodians, educational associates, and clerical and food service employees. The President will appear on behalf of the school corporation in causes of action involving the District, unless the President must appear individually as a party, in which case, this duty shall be performed by the Secretary.
*Reviewed: 09/16/02
*Reviewed: 01/10/05
*Revised: 12/13/10
*Reviewed: 09/19/11
*Reviewed: 06/13/16
*Revised: 02/10/20
*Revised: 06/15/21