The Emmetsburg Community School District board is authorized by and derives its organization from Iowa law. The board shall consist of 7 board members. Board members shall be elected at-large.
The board is organized for the purpose of setting policy and providing general direction for the school district. The board shall hold its organizational meeting each year at the first regular meeting following the canvass of votes. The retiring board shall transfer materials, including the board policy manual, and responsibility to the new board.
The organizational meeting allows the outgoing board to approve minutes of its previous meetings, complete unfinished business and review the school election results. The retiring board shall adjourn and the new board shall then begin. The Board Secretary will administer the oath of office to the newly-elected board members. The Board Secretary will preside while the new board elects the president and vice president of the new board.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 274.2; 275.23A; 277.23, .28, .31; 279.1, .5, .7, .8 , .33 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(2).
Cross Reference: 202 Board of Directors Members
206.1 President
206.2 Vice President
210 Board of Directors' Meetings
Approved 10/26/70 Reviewed 10/18/23 Revised 11/20/00
