Policy No.	1112
	Adoption Date:	October 19, 1993
	Reviewed:	September 10, 1997

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTOR ORIENTATION

The board will help newly-elected or appointed directors to understand the policies and procedures of the board. To facilitate this process, new directors will be provided with (upon request):

• Goals for the school district
• Board policies and administrative procedures
• Student and staff handbooks from individual schools
• Collective bargaining agreements
• School budget
• Board minutes (past year)

The superintendent will assist each new director in the review of these materials and will review the role and function of the various administrators employed by the district. The superintendent will also clarify, as per district policy, how to (1) arrange for visits of school or administrative offices, (2) request information regarding school operations, (3) respond to a complaint concerning staff or program, and (4) handle confidential information.

Directors will be encouraged to attend meetings, workshops and conferences to increase their knowledge and competencies.