Participation in board member associations are beneficial to the board. The board may maintain an active membership in the Iowa Association of School Boards and in organizations the board determines will be of benefit to the board and the school district.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.38.
Cross Reference: 216.2 Board of Directors' Member Development and Training
Approved 9-19-05 Reviewed 8-15-05, 7-21-10, 10-19-16, 9-18-19, 3/23/22 Revised 8-15-05, 11-16-16, 3/23/22
The board may participate in conferences sponsored by educational associations and agencies in addition to its own in-service programs and work sessions.
The board may work with the Iowa Association of School Boards' Academy of Board Learning Experiences and encourage the board members to participate in conferences to achieve the Better Boardsmanship Award.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .38.
Cross Reference: 216.1 Association Membership
Approved 9-28-09 Reviewed 4-18-11, 05-18-15, 10-19-16, 9-18-19, 3/23/22 Revised 11-16-16, 3/23/22