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Descriptor Term:

NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION

Descriptor Code:

BBBB

 

Presented to Board:

August 13, 1996

Adopted by Board:

October 8, 1996

Revised by Board:

The Board of Education is responsible for providing orientation to new Board members in a timely manner. The Board chairperson, or his/her designee, with assistance from the Superintendent and senior staff will be responsible for providing orientation and appropriate information to all new Board members as soon as practical after the swearing in or Board appointment.

New Board members or members-elect shall be given the proper measure of courtesy, cooperation and accommodation by the Board and district staff. Every reasonable effort shall be made to assist the new member to become fully informed about the Board's functions, policies, procedures and current issues.

In the interim between appointment/election and actually assuming office, the new member will be invited to attend meetings and functions of the Board and is to receive all reports and communications that are public records as they are normally sent to Board members.

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.

© 2009 Guilford County Schools, 712 North Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 336.370.8100

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In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.

©2009 Guilford County Schools, 712 North Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 336.370.8100

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