BBABA (May 2009)
Rescinds BBABA/B SEP 27 1982
DUTIES OF BOARD PRESIDENT
It shall be the duty of the president to make reports and perform all other duties required by law. ' 37-6-9 (1987)
In addition, the president as presiding officer shall:
- call the meeting to order at the appointed time;
- conduct the business to come before the meeting in its proper order;
- assign the floor to members who desire to speak. Once the president has recognized the right of a member to the floor, it shall be his/her duty to protect the speaker from disturbances or interferences;
- insofar as possible, explain what the effect of a motion would be if it is not clear to every member; s/he shall make certain that members are informed as to what business is pending;
- restrict discussion to the question before the board;
- sign all acts or orders necessary to carry out the will of the board;
- put motions to a vote, state definitely and clearly the vote and the result thereof;
- appoint committees as s/he and the board find necessary;
- be spokesperson for the board at all times except when this responsibility is specifically delegated to another; and
- participate as a regular voting member of the board.
In case the president is absent, the remaining members of the board may select a president pro tem from among them so long as a quorum is present.
PENALTY FOR MISSED BOARD MEETINGS
If a member of a school board misses twenty percent (20%) or more of the meetings of the school board during a calendar year, except for absences caused by required military duty, the member must reimburse the school district that portion of the total salary paid to the member that year which is proportionate to the number of meetings missed by the member in relation to the total number of school board meetings held during that year. For purposes of this subsection, consideration may be given only to meetings of which public notice is required. ' 37-6-13 (2002)
BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
Before February 1 of each year, the president of each local school board shall submit a report to the State Board of Education containing the names of any members of the school board who missed twenty percent (20%) or more of the school board meetings during the preceding calendar year. ' 37-6-13 (2002)
LEGAL REF.: MS CODE as cited
CROSS REF.: Policies ABB C Board Powers and Duties
BBA C Board Officers
NOTE: The role and responsibilities of the Board President are discussed in the Board President=s Handbook, published by MSBA.