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POL - Paper/POL and Procedures 2006

  • YEAR CREATED: 2006
  • ENTITY TYPE: K-12
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is a set of policies and guidelines adopted by the Board of Education of the Douglas County School District. The document outlines the governance structure and responsibilities of the Board in ensuring the educational foundation provided by the schools allows each student to reach their individual potential. The document emphasizes the Board's governing style, which includes focusing on outward vision, diversity in viewpoints, strategic leadership, clear distinction of roles, collective decision-making, future orientation, and proactivity. The Board is responsible for excellence in governing and policy initiation, and it directs, controls, and inspires the organization through the establishment of broad written policies. The document also highlights the importance of board member attendance and participation, continual board development, self-monitoring, and adherence to governance process policies. The Board's specific job outputs include creating the link between ownership and the operational organization, establishing governing policies, ensuring organizational performance, fulfilling statutory mandates, and reviewing and revising all board policies. The document also outlines the responsibilities of the Board President, including leading the Board, making decisions within the scope of board policies, representing the Board to outside parties, signing authorized contracts and reports, and serving a two-year term. The document also mentions the presence of other board officers such as the Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Additionally, the document includes a section on agenda planning, stating that the Board will prepare and follow an annual agenda plan.
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