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INTERNAL BOARD OPERATIONS Development of Policy The Board has jurisdiction to legislate policy for the District with the force and effect of law. The written policy statements contained in this manual provide guidelines and goals to the citizens, administration, employees, and students in the school district community. The policy statements are the basis for the formulation of regulations by the administration. Policies may be proposed by a board member, administrator, employee, student, or member of the community. Proposed policy revisions or adoptions will be brought forward by the Policy Committee for placement on the board agenda after review by the Agenda Committee. The policies of the Davenport Community School District are developed by the administration and Policy Committee and approved by board action. Board policy will comply with all applicable local, state and federal codes and statutes. The policies will be posted on the District website and are available at all buildings upon request. The only documents that constitute Board Policy are approved by Board action and contained within the Board Policy manual and posted on the District website. District personnel should refrain from referring to any other documents as Board Policy.
· Legal References: Iowa Code §§ 274.1-.2; 279.8; 280.12 (2003); 281 I.A.C. 12.3(2). 1970 Op. Att’y Gen. 287Cross Reference: Board Policy #803.03 · By action of the Board 12/13/76; Revised 7/11/83, 11/12/90; Revised 6/26/00; Revised 09/19/05; Revised 12/14/09; Revised 3/28/11 · Edited 09/05, 12/09, 3/11
INTERNAL BOARD OPERATIONS (Deleted 6/26/00; See Policy 803.01)
Revision of Policies
INTERNAL BOARD OPERATIONS
Administrative Administrative rules and regulations shall be prepared by the administrative staff of the District and approved by the Superintendent. Upon approval by the Superintendent, the rules and regulations will be presented to the board. The policy committee, in consultation with district personnel, may recommend the creation or update of rules and recommendations for specific policies.
INTERNAL BOARD OPERATIONS Membership in State and National Organizations The Board may maintain active membership in organizations and associations as deemed appropriate by the board and approved by the Board at a regular meeting.
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