Centennial School District 28j

1. To meet our students' needs, focus on governance: policy-making, strategic planning, budgeting and district performance.
2. Uphold the legal, compliance and confidentiality requirements on all matters arising from Board meetings and executive session.
3. The chair responsibilities include keeping members informed of relevant Board logistics and other topics between meetings and facilitate meetings in accordance with policy, and the procedural rules and norms of the Board.
4. The Board will act as supporters for the schools, the community, and the district, treating other Board members, the superintendent, staff, and the public with dignity and courtesy.
5. The Board will periodically review their own performance, evaluate the Superintendent annually, and track the progress of the district.

6. Meetings start and end on time. Members will arrive at least 15 minutes early to address any technical issues that may arise and members arrive prepared to fully participate. Attendance at all Board and Budget meetings is expected.
7. Agenda items are limited to matters actionable for the Board, support informed oversight of the district, and are aligned to Board goals and district strategic priorities.
8. Conduct business only at properly called meetings and support decisions with a one-Board voice.
9. The Board will have a clear definition of equity and use it as a lens in its decision making, emphasizing and elevating student voice.
10. Strive to ensure there are no surprises and conduct Board work with care and respect.

11. Communicate directly with the Superintendent when operational questions arise. The Board will approve information requests that allocate significant staff effort.
12. Board leadership will be responsive and ensure that members have equal and adequate information to be prepared for service in and outside the Boardroom.
13. The chair responds to group email sent to the Board. Thereafter, Board members may individually respond. Members will keep the chair and Superintendent aware of emergent issues.
14. Board members will communicate with one another should an issue or problem develop between them.
15. Public comment is an important avenue for the community to provide information to help the Board make decisions and is not a public forum. The Board will employ a variety of means of engaging the community.

The Board of Directors is the policy making body for Centennial School District. To effectively meet the system’s challenges
the School Board and Superintendent must function together as a leadership team. To ensure unity among team members,
effective group agreements must be in place. The following are the group agreements for the Board and Superintendent.

1. Members of the Board and the Superintendent shall work together as a team; modeling lifelong learning and collaboration.
2. Board members shall recognize and respect the Superintendent’s responsibility to manage the school district and to direct employees in district and school matters.
3. Board members shall give careful consideration, listening to all perspectives, to all issues brought to the Board by individuals and district leadership.
4. The Board shall make decisions only at properly called meetings. Board members recognize that members have no individual authority to direct action pertaining to policy or admistrative matters, unless authorized by Board vote.

5. Board members shall follow the chain-of-command and communicate directly with the Superintendent when a question arises, or a concern or complaint is voiced by a staff member, student, parent or community member.
6. Board Members shall communicate directly with the Superintendent and Board Chair prior to meetings of the Board to address questions and/or concerns about agenda items.
7. When a concern arises between a board member and the superintendent, they shall engage in one-on-one communication to address the issue.

1. Respect and acknowledge the Board’s role in setting policy and overseeing the performance of the Superintendent.
2. Work with the Board to establish a clear vision for the school district.
3. Provide information and perspective on all aspects of the district so that evidence-based decisions can be made.
4. Communicate with Board members promptly and effectively.
5. Build trust with the community and in the district.

1. Recognize the Superintendent as the educational and operational leader of the school district.
2. Take responsibility for the success and failures of the school system with the Superintendent.
3. Foster unity, harmony, and open communications within the Board and with the Superintendent.
4. Follow Board policy and avoid surprise items at Board meetings.
5. As able, engage and volunteer in learning activities at the district, community, state, and national level.