BDA ©BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
AND BOARD PRESIDENT DUTIES
BDA ©Board Organizational Meeting
For the purpose of organizing the Governing Board, the Board must meet in January following the election at the most convenient public facility in the District. If a public facility is not available within the District, the Board may meet at any available public facility convenient to all Board members, regardless of the county or school district in which the facility is located.
The meeting must be called to order by the President of the Board from the prior year. If that person is no longer a member of the Board, a temporary president must be elected to call the meeting to order and preside until a successor is chosen.
The new President of the Board shall take office upon election.
If there is a vacancy in the office of President, the Board shall elect a new officer to fill the vacancy. However, the Board may elect a Board President at any time, for any reason, provided that the matter is handled in a way that is consistent with the Open Meeting Law and adopted by the Board.
Board President
Duties of the Board President include, but are not limited to:
A. On behalf of the Governing Board as a whole, consult with the Superintendent regarding items to be placed on the agenda for each meeting.
B. Preside over all meetings and conduct meetings in accordance with Arizona law and policies of the District.
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the President may make motions and vote on any motion that occurs during a meeting.
In the absence of the President of the Board, the Board members shall select a temporary president, which selection shall be recorded in the minutes.
Adopted: June 30, 2025
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
15-321
15-341
38-431 et seq.
CROSS REF.:
BE - School Board Meetings
BEDA - Notification of Board Meetings