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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Election of Board President (Action)
Item Type:Action
Background:Pursuant to Board Bylaw BB 9121: President, each year during the annual organizational meeting, the Board of Education nominates and elects a President from among its members to provide leadership on behalf of the Board and the educational community it serves.
 
The President shall preside at all Board meetings. He/she shall:
  1. Call the meeting to order at the appointed time
  2. Announce the business to come before the Board in its proper order
  3. Enforce the Board's policies relating to the conduct of meetings and help ensure compliance with applicable requirements of the Brown Act
  4. Recognize persons who desire to speak, and protect the speaker who has the floor from disturbance or interference
  5. Explain what the effect of a motion would be if it is not clear to every member
  6. Restrict discussion to the question when a motion is before the Board
  7. Rule on issues of parliamentary procedure
  8. Put motions to a vote, and state clearly the results of the vote
  9. Be responsible for the orderly conduct of all Board meetings
The President shall perform other duties in accordance with law and Board Policy including, but not limited to:
  1. Signing all instruments, acts and orders necessary to carry out state requirements and the will of the Board
  2. Consulting with the Superintendent or designee on the preparation of the Board's agendas
  3. Working with the Superintendent to ensure that Board members have necessary materials and information
  4. Subject to Board approval, appointing and dissolving all committees
  5. Calling such meetings of the Board as he/she may deem necessary, giving notice as prescribed by law
  6. Representing the district as governance spokesperson, in conjunction with the Superintendent
The President shall have the same rights as other members of the Board, including the right to move, second, discuss, and vote on all questions before the Board.
 
When the President resigns or is absent or disabled, the Vice President shall perform the President's duties. When both the President and Vice President are absent or disabled, the Board shall choose a president pro tempore to perform the President's duties.
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Discuss and take action on the election of a Board president.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.| #6 - Allocation of funds must support our vision, mission, and guiding principles.| #7 - All employees must receive respectful treatment and professional support to achieve district goals.
Submitted By:Sean McPhetridge, Interim Superintendent