SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL UNION DISTRICT #41 CODE: BG
POLICY MANUAL
1st READING: 10/7/02
2nd READING: 1/6/03
ADOPTED: 2/3/92, 1/6/03
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BOARD-STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

1.0 The Board desires to maintain open channels of communication between itself and the staff. The basic lines of communication will, however, be through the district Superintendent.

2.0 Staff Communications to the Board
All communications, reports, or appeals for administrative decisions on important matters to the Board or any Board Committee from principals, supervisors, teachers, or other staff members shall be submitted through the Superintendent. Board meetings are public meetings, thus they provide excellent opportunity to observe at first hand the Board's deliberations on problems of staff concern.

3.0 Board Communications to Staff
All official communications, policies and directives of staff interest and concern will be communicated to staff members through the Superintendent. All meetings of the Board and its Committees shall be posted at each school district during the year.

4.0 Visits to School
Official visits by Board members will be carried on only under Board authorization and with full knowledge of the administration. Informal visits are encouraged at any time.

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5. Social Interaction

Staff and Board members have a mutual interest in the school and in education generally. When meeting at social affairs and other gatherings, matters such as education trends, issues and innovations and general school district problems may be discussed. it is expected that the confidentiality of such matters as personalities or personnel grievances will not be breached by staff or Board members, and that staff members will continue to recognize the proper manner in which to bring matters before the Board for consideration.


Also: GBD

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