Policies
BOARD PRESIDENT
The President of the Board of Directors shall be elected by a majority vote at the first regular Board meeting held after the second Tuesday in September each year to serve a one-year term of office. The newly elected Board shall vote for President in odd numbered years. There is no limit on the number of times an individual may serve as President. The President may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the Board of Directors.
The President shall preside at all of its meetings, sign all warrants, drafts, and orders as provided by law, sign all contracts made by the Board, and appear, when necessary, on behalf of the District in all actions brought by or against it.
The President is entitled to make and second motions and to discuss and to vote on all matters before the Board.
The President has the authority to call special meetings of the Board of Directors. Prior to Board meetings, the President shall consult with the Superintendent on the agenda.
The President shall be responsible to lead a well-organized Board in an effective and efficient manner. The President shall set the tone of the meetings, and as the representative of the consensus of the Board, shall speak on behalf of the Board to the public.
Date of Revision: February 9, 2009
Legal References: 279.1, 279.2, 279.5, 291.1, Code of Iowa
URBANDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Policy Articles
- Article 100 - Educational Philosophy
- Article 200 - Board of Directors
- Article 300 - Administration
- Article 400 - Staff Personnel
- Article 500 - Student Personnel
- Article 600 - Educational Program
- Article 700 - Auxiliary Services
- Article 800 - Business Procedures
- Article 900 - Buildings and Grounds
- Article 1000 - School/Community Relations
Article Sections
- 200 - Board of Directors
- 201 - Statement of Guiding Principles
- 202 - Name of School District
- 203 - Legal Status of the Board
- 204 - General Powers and Duties
- 205 - Elections
- 206 - Membership
- 207 - Term of Office
- 208 - Board Vacancies
- 209 - Board Meetings
- 210 - Notice of Meetings
- 211 - Open Meetings; Closed Sessions
- 212 - Meetings By Telephone Or Other Electronic Means
- 213 - Quorum For Meetings
- 214 - Rules of Order
- 215 - Agenda
- 216 - Minutes of Meetings
- 217 - Open Forum Procedures
- 218 - Public Hearings
- 219 - Board President
- 220 - Board Vice President
- 221 - Board Secretary-Treasurer
- 222 - Reserved
- 223 - District Advisory Committees
- 224 - Reserved
- 225 - Reserved
- 226 - Compensation; Reimbursement for Expenses
- 227 - Conflicts of Interests
- 228 - Board Policies
- 229 - Complaint Procedures
- 229 Exhibit A - Complaint Form
- 230 - Legal Counsel
- 231 - Gifts and Honoraria to District Board Members, Officials, Employees, and Their Families
- 232 - Board Member Orientation and Services
- 233 - Code of Ethics
- 234 - Authority of the Board
- 235 - Administrative and Management Team
- 236 - School Visitations by Board Members
- 237 - Board of Directors and Elected Officials
- 238 - Reserved
- 239 - Method of Voting
- 240 - Security and Protection
- 241 - Board Member Liability