August 26, 2026

Answer: A consent agenda is a tool boards can use to make meetings more efficient by grouping routine, non-controversial items…

January 28, 2026

Answer: For guidance here, you will want to consult board bylaw 9323 Meeting Conduct in your district policy manual. Most…

November 23, 2025

Answer: Before taking office, any board member, whether elected or appointed to fill a vacancy, shall take and sign the…

November 18, 2025

Answer: In Board Bylaw BB 9200 BOARD MEMBERS, section “Board Member Requests for Information” it states individual Board members shall…

September 22, 2025

Answer: Before taking office, any board member, whether elected or appointed to fill a vacancy, shall take and sign the…

August 22, 2025

Answer: At AASB our recommendation is that the superintendent be seated with the school board, and this is common practice…

May 27, 2025

Answer: We encourage boards to use Action Minutes as a best practice. Action Minutes focus on documenting the decisions made…

October 18, 2024

Answer: Alaska state law (AS 14.14.070 Organization of the School Board) and board policy 9120 Officers and Auxiliary Personnel outline…

August 1, 2024

Answer: No, if a motion has been postponed to a definite time, like the next meeting, it should be place…

May 14, 2024

Answer: Following are examples of public comment guidelines from three Alaska school districts: Sitka School District - Persons to be…