How do I add an agenda item after the agenda has been posted?
A: The Alaska Open Meetings Act says that the board must give reasonable notice to the public about the business it will be conducting. Because […]
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ASK AASB: Why is our superintendent an ex-officio member of our board?
A: There is typically some degree of confusion surrounding the definition and role of an ex-officio board member among board directors, executive directors, CEO’s, and […]
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ASK AASB: What is the board’s role and oversight in the district’s involvement with grants?
A: Long story short, it is the board’s fiduciary responsibility to “accept” grants and to understand what district resources may need to be allocated or […]
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ASK AASB: When do boards have committee and working sessions? How is this different from executive session, as both seem to be private?
Committee meetings and work sessions are not subject to executive session. Both meetings, if they involve board member participation, should be advertised and are to […]
Continue reading »What are the benefits of having youth representatives on your board?
By Claudia Plesa, Community Engagement Coordinator “We as school board members are here to serve the students needs, and by listening to what they want, […]
Continue reading »Are You Committed?
By Lon Garrison, Director of Membership Services Are you committed and prepared to be the best school board member you can be? Do you want […]
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