Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-1-5-.02

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 8, May 31, 2024

Section 290-1-5-.02 - Principles Of Educational Governance

(1) In addition to all other requirements imposed by law, before exercising any authority or performing any duties as a member of a local board of education, each elected or appointed member shall be required to affirm:

(a) That each decision, action, and vote taken or made as a member of a local board of education shall be based solely on the needs and interests of students or the system.

(b) That no decision, action, or vote shall be taken or made to serve or promote the personal, political, or pecuniary interests of the member.

(c) That each decision, action, and vote shall be based on the interests of the school system as a whole.

(d) That the views of all members of the local board of education and of the local superintendent of education shall be considered before making a decision or taking an action on any measure or proposal before the local board of education.

(e) That, except to the extent otherwise provided by law, each member of a local board of education shall take formal action upon the written recommendation of and in consultation with the local superintendent of education, and may not individually or jointly attempt to direct or corrupt the operations of the school system in a manner that is inconsistent with the discharge of the statutory functions and responsibilities of the local superintendent of education.

(f) That each member of a local board of education shall actively promote public support for the school system and a sound statewide system of public education, and shall endorse ideas, initiatives, and programs that are designed to improve the quality of public education for all students.

(g) That each member of a local board of education shall attend scheduled meetings and actively participate in school system functions, activities, and training programs that promote quality boardsmanship unless good cause is shown.

(2) The State Superintendent shall prepare the form containing the required affirmation statements in Rule No. 290-1-5-.02(1) that each elected or appointed member of a local board of education must sign before assuming each term of office. Each signed affirmation shall be recorded in the minutes of the board by the secretary of the local board of education.

(3) The State Superintendent shall, in cooperation with the Alabama Association of School Boards, develop continuing education and training programs for the members of the local boards of education. The continuing education and training programs shall be designed to meet the goal of comprehensive board member proficiency in governance standards that focus on student and school performance standards, the roles and responsibilities of board members and the local superintendent of education, and the delineation of each board member's role as a public official holding public trust.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-1-5-.02

New Rule: Filed January, 10, 2013; effective February 14, 2013.

Author: Warren Craig Pouncey

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-3-11.