Edmonds School District No. 15
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5789
1435 - AGENDA PREPARATION AND DISSEMINATION
Adopted
2/3/75
Revised
3/17/75
6/2/75
12/2/85
6/16/87
1/19/93
The superintendent, as secretary of the board, shall prepare the agenda for each board meeting in consultations with the president of the board. Any member of the board may submit items to be placed on the agenda.
The agenda shall include:
1. an item for individuals or delegations wishing to address questions or make comments to the board. Individuals or delegations wishing to address the board shall advise the board secretary in advance.
2. a "Superintendent's Report" which will allow for announcements, reports, and sharing of information from the superintendent.
All staff members shall report to the board through the superintendent and the superintendent will make recommendations for action on district policies and transactions at the time the board considers such matters.
Preparations for Board of Director meetings is a continuous process. Before actions by the board are requested or recommended, the board shall receive sufficient data and supporting information to enable it to reach sound and objective decisions consistent with the district's mission.
The superintendent shall provide members of the board with materials for each meeting. These materials may include minutes of previous board meetings, the meeting agenda, and other pertinent materials for consideration of reports and action items. These materials shall be distributed to board members as soon as possible, normally two working days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Board members are expected to read information provided to them by the superintendent and to contact the superintendent if additional information is deemed necessary for the fulfillment of their decision-making responsibilities.
Board minutes and the meeting agenda shall be provided to the local media, to any citizen, or group designated by the board or superintendent, or to anyone requesting such material. Meeting material provided to the board shall be provided to any citizen asking for such material.