SCSBA Guide for School Board Members

Be sure to begin reading the publication on the website of the south Carolina School Boards Association called

get on board - your service as a school board member

This guide for school board members contains 21 pages.

If all Richland 2 school board members, including trustees-elect Holmes and McKie, were given a one-question pop quiz, which they had to answer honestly, what would their answers be to this question:

What percentage of "get on board" have you carefully read?

From the behavior of some of them, the correct answer would probably be "Less than 2%".

I skimmed that guide, and future blogposts will address certain of the contents, such as

Vision - "Adopt a shared vision based on community beliefs to guide local education." (Page 2)

Oath of Office (Page 3) 

ethical principles - "encourage an open exchange of ideas by all board members during the decision-making process" (Page 4)

ethical principles - "...enact policies and official actions only after full discussion at such meetings..."

ethical principles - "work with other board members in a conscientious and courteous manner"

Act ethically. "Exhibit good character and self-discipline" (Page 5)

OK, I'll stop here. Are you starting to get the picture?

Wait; one more.

Duties - "Come to board meetings prepared." (Page 6)

Check it out for yourself. Find your favorite and post it in the comment section.