AS A MEMBER OF MY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION, I WILL STRIVE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND TO THAT END I WILL STRIVE TO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember always that my first and greatest concern must be the educational welfare of the students attending the public schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attend all regular scheduled Board meetings insofar as possible, and become informed concerning the issues to be considered at those meetings;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recognize that I should endeavor to make policy decisions only after full discussion at publicly held Board meetings;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Render all decisions based on the available facts and my independent judgment, and refuse to surrender that judgment to individuals or special interest groups; Encourage the free expression of opinion by all Board members, and seek systematic communications between the Board and students, staff, and all elements of the community;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work with other Board members to establish effective Board policies and to delegate authority for the administration of the schools to the Superintendent of Schools;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Communicate to other Board members, and the Superintendent, expressions of public reaction to Board policies and school programs;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inform myself about current educational issues by individual study and through participation in programs providing needed information, such as those sponsored by my state and national School Boards Associations;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support the employment of those persons best qualified to serve as school staff, and insist on a regular and impartial evaluation of all staff;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid being placed in a position of conflict of interest, and refrain from using my Board position for personal or partisan gain;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take no private<\/span> action that will compromise the Board or administration, and respect the confidentiality of information that is privileged under applicable law or is received in confidence or non-public session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n