BI: Board Member Code of Conduct

Policy

While serving as a member of the Board of Education, I will accept the responsibility to improve education. To accomplish that I will:

• Remember that my first and greatest concern must be the educational welfare of all students attending the public schools
• Obey the laws of Ohio and the United States
• Not disclose privileged or confidential information acquired as a Board member
• Recognize that as an individual Board member I have no authority to speak or act for the Board;
• Work with other members to establish effective Board policies
• Delegate authority for the administration of the schools to the Chief Executive Officer and staff;
• Encourage ongoing communications among Board members, the Board, students, staff, and the community
• Render all decisions based on the available facts and my independent judgment rather than succumbing to the influence of individuals or special interest groups
• Make every effort to attend all Board meetings
• Become informed concerning the issues to be considered at each meeting
• Improve my boardmanship by studying educational issues and by participating in in-service programs
• Support the employment of staff members based on qualifications and not as a result of influence
• Cooperate with other Board members and administrators to establish a system of regular and impartial evaluations of all staff
• Avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof
• Refrain from using my Board position for benefit of myself, family members or business associates
• Express my personal opinions but, once the Board has acted, accept the will of the majority

History

• Adopted: May 26, 2009
• Reviewed: October 22, 2019