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DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS

 

 

The Richland Parish School Board shall have authority only when acting as a Board legally in session.  No Board member, by virtue of his/her office, shall exercise any administrative responsibility with respect to the schools or as individuals.  The duties of an individual School Board member shall include but are not limited to:

 

  1. Familiarize himself/herself with school law, regulations of the Louisiana Department of Education, school board policies and administrative regulations and procedures.
     

  2. Possess a general knowledge of educational philosophy, goals and objectives of the system.
     

  3. Work harmoniously with other Board members.
     

  4. Vote and act in Board meetings impartially for the good of the district.
     

  5. Accept the will of the majority and give wholehearted support to resulting policy.
     

  6. Represent the Board and the school system to the public in such a way as to promote interest and support.
     

  7. Refer complaints to proper authorities and to abstain from individual counsel and action.
     

  8. Act ethically in all matters.

 

Richland Parish School Board