BID/BIE School Board Member Compensation/Expenses/Insurance/Liability
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JBoard members shall receive no compensation for their services. However, upon submitting vouchers and supporting bills for expenses incurred in carrying out specific services previously authorized by the Board, Board members may be reimbursed from district funds. The Board shall purchase liability insurance and errors-and-omissions insurance to protect its members individually and collectively for claims…
Read MoreBG School Board Policy Process
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JThe Board considers policy development its chief responsibility. The Board strives to reflect the community’s values in its policies and commits itself to an ongoing effort to engage the community regarding policy-level concerns. The Board develops policies and puts them in writing to provide for the successful, consistent and efficient operation of the district’s schools…
Read MoreBEDH Public Participation at School Board Meetings
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JAll regular and special meetings of the Board shall be open to the public. Because the Board desires to hear the view-points of citizens throughout the district, and also needs to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner, it shall schedule time during some Board meetings for brief comments and questions from the…
Read MoreBEDG Minutes
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JNOTE: While Colorado school districts are not required by law to adopt a policy on this subject, some content in this sample reflects legal requirements school districts must follow. This sample contains the content/language that CASB believes best meets the intent of the law. However, the district should consult with its own legal counsel to…
Read MoreBEDF Voting Procedures
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JAll voting shall be done in alphabetical order with each member present voting “Aye” or “No” alphabetically. However, election of the president and vice president may be by secret ballot. If a vote is taken by secret ballot, the outcome of the vote shall be recorded contemporaneously in the minutes. A member may abstain from…
Read MoreBEDD Rules of Order
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JExcept as otherwise specified by state law or Board policies pertaining to its own operating procedures, the Board shall operate by the rules prescribed in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised as those rules can reasonably be applied to the conduct of school board business. It shall be the responsibility of the Board president to…
Read MoreBEDB Agenda
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JTo expedite the Board’s proceedings and provide a framework for the orderly conduct of business, the superintendent in cooperation with the Board president shall prepare an agenda outlining the matters to be brought to Board attention at meetings. The Board shall follow the order of business set by the agenda unless the order is altered…
Read MoreBC-R School Board Member Financial Disclosure — Regulation
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JBoard members are required by law to disclose certain items received in connection with serving on the Board. If Board members receive such items, they must file a report with the secretary of state on forms prescribed by the secretary of state. Such report must be filed on or before January 15, April 15, July…
Read MoreBCA-E-2 Board Member Code of Ethics
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JAccording to the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-18-105, the following ethical principles for school board members “are intended as guides to conduct and do not constitute violations as such of the public trust of office…” 1. A board member “should not acquire or hold an interest in any business or undertaking which that member has reason…
Read MoreBCB School Board Member Conflict of Interest
On March 16, 2014 By Big Sandy 100JPublic office is a trust created in the interest of the common good and for the benefit of the people. A conflict of interest can arise when a public officer is unable to devote himself/herself with complete loyalty and singleness of purpose to the general public interest. It is the intent of this policy to…
Read MoreHelpful Links
Search Our Site
Administrative Staff
Name Main Phone Steve Wilson (719) 541-2292 Sammi Swennes (719) 541-2291 Kathy Tucker (719) 541-2291 Alisa Easler (719) 541-2291 Carman Johnson (719) 541-2292 Danni Hankins (719) 541-2292