PRESIDENT
It shall be the responsibility of the board president to lead a well-organized board in an efficient and effective manner. The board president shall set the tone of the board meetings and, as the representative of the consensus of the board, speak on behalf of the board to the public.
The president of the board shall be elected by a majority vote at the organizational meeting each year to serve a one-year term of office.
The president, in addition to presiding at the board meetings, shall take an active role in board decisions by discussing and voting on each motion before the board in the same manner as other board members.
The board president has the authority to call special meetings of the board. Prior to board meetings, the board president shall consult with the superintendent on the development of the agenda for the meeting.
The board president, as the chief officer of the school district, shall sign employment contracts and sign other contracts and school district warrants approved by the board and appear on behalf, or cause a designee to appear on behalf, of the school corporation in causes of action involving the school district.
It is the responsibility of the president to appoint all committees whose appointment is not otherwise determined.
Legal Reference:
Neb. Statute 79-564
79-566 to 574
Cross Reference:
201.01 Board Powers and Responsibilities
