Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
1.204
10/04/21
Board Member Development
Rescinds:
Issued:
Opportunities
1.204
06/03/19
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The Board shall participate in activities designed to assist board members in improving their skills as
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members of a policy-making body.
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In order to control both the investment of time and funds necessary to implement this policy, the Board
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establishes these principles and procedures for its guidance:
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1. A calendar of school board conferences, conventions and workshops shall be maintained by the
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board secretary and provided to each board member. At least annually the Board will identify
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which meetings should be attended and the benefits which would be derived from participation
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in such meetings;
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2. Funds for participation at such meetings shall be budgeted on an annual basis. The Board as a
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whole shall retain the authority to approve or disapprove the participation of members in
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planned activities;
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3. Reimbursement to board members for their travel expenses shall be in accord with the travel
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expense policy for staff members;
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4. When a conference, convention or workshop is not attended by the full Board, those
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participating will be requested to share information, recommendations and materials acquired at
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the meeting; and
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5. The public shall be kept informed through the news media about the Board's continuing
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inservice education and about the programs anticipated for short- and long-range benefits to the
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schools.
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The Board regards the following as the kinds of activities and services appropriate for implementing
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this policy:
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1. Participation in school board conferences, workshops and conventions held by the State; and
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National school Boards Association;
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2. Local and district-sponsored training sessions for board members; and
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3. Subscriptions to publications addressing the concerns of board members.
Version Date: June 27, 2022
Board Member Development Opportunities
1.204
Legal References
Cross References
1. TCA 49-2-202(a)(6)
Board Evaluation 1.103
Memberships 1.104
School Board Legislative Involvement 1.105
School District Goals 1.700
School Calendar 1.800
Expenses and Reimbursements 2.804
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Board Member Development | Descriptor Code: 1.204 | Issued Date: 10/04/21 |
|  | Opportunities | Rescinds: 1.204 | Issued: 06/03/19 |

## Table 2

| Legal References | Cross References |
| --- | --- |
| 1. TCA 49-2-202(a)(6) | Board Evaluation 1.103 Memberships 1.104 School Board Legislative Involvement 1.105 School District Goals 1.700 School Calendar 1.800 Expenses and Reimbursements 2.804 |

## Table 3

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