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By-Laws

G/EB

SUBJECT: AGENDA PREPARATION AND FORMAT

Preparation of Agenda

It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to prepare the agenda and review it with the Board President for each meeting of the Board.

a) The agenda for each meeting shall be prepared during the week prior to the meeting;

b) The agenda shall be distributed to Board members no later than four (4) days prior to such meetings;

c) Whenever the Board President or other members of the Board wish to bring a matter to the attention of the Board, such request should be made to the Superintendent so that the same can be placed on the agenda;

d) Whenever individuals or groups wish to bring a matter to the attention of the Board, they may do so during "Open Forum with Community and/or Staff" on the Board Agenda.

For regular Board meetings, the following format is used:

a) Call to order, roll call, Pledge of Allegiance to the flag;

b) Routine Business

c) Open Forum with Community and/or Staff; (Items not on agenda)

d) Presentations

e) Staff and/or Board Committee Reports

f) Board President’s Report

g) New Business

h) Calendar Announcements

i) Meeting Summary

j) Executive Session

k) Adjournment

For special and emergency meetings, the regular meeting agenda format shown above may be shortened and/or adapted to fit the purpose of the meeting.

Education Law Section 1606

Public Officers Law Section 104(2)

Adoption Date: January 8, 2007