The Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education will elect a President and Vice President. The President of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board, and shall call special meetings as required. The President shall sign all official documents that require the signature of the President and shall perform other duties as prescribed by law or these bylaws (2111 Board Operating Principles). This policy designates the Associate Superintendent as Board Secretary to attest to Board action for the purpose of internal controls and the Chief Finance Officer will designate a Board Treasurer who is paid a stipend and mileage for daily bank deposits.
In the absence of the President or the inability or failure to act, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the power of the President.
If the President and Vice-President are absent at a duly called meeting at which a quorum of the Board is present, the ranking member present in terms of continuous service on the Board shall preside.
Legal Reference: Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-564
Cross Reference: 2111 Board Operating Principles
Policy Adopted 3-1-76
Policy Reviewed 7-8-91
Policy Revised: 6-8-06
Policy Revised: 04-10-2014
Policy Revised: 10.14.2021
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