Last Reviewed Date: 3/3/26

Adoption Date: 7/19/1994

Revision History: 6/20/2000; 5/2/2017; 6/15/21; 3/3/26

The Board of Education and its staff shall assist each new member-elect to understand the Board’s functions, policies, and procedures before they take office, by the following methods:

1. Giving the electee selected materials relating to the responsibilities of Board membership supplied by local, state, or national school-board associations or other professional organizations; The electee shall be invited to attend Board meetings and to participate in its discussions;
2. The Clerk shall supply material pertinent to meetings and shall explain its use;
3. The electee shall be invited to meet with the Superintendent of Schools and other administrative personnel to discuss services they perform for the Board;
4. A copy of the Board of Education New Member Handbook shall be given to the electee by the Clerk; and
5. New Board members shall be encouraged to attend the New York State School Boards Association orientation program.

Board Member Training

During the first year after election or appointment, each Board member is required to:

• Complete at least six hours of training on financial oversight, accountability, and fiduciary responsibilities as a school board member.
• Finish a training course covering the powers, functions, and duties of Boards of Education, as well as those of other governing and administrative authorities relevant to public education.

This training is only required for first-term Board members. Members who are re-elected do not need to repeat the training. The Commissioner of Education must approve both the curriculum and the training provider.

After completing the required training, Board members must submit a certificate of completion from the training provider to the District Clerk. Any actual and necessary expenses incurred while fulfilling these training requirements will be covered by the District.

Last Reviewed Date: 3/3/26

Adoption Date: 7/19/1994

Revision History: 6/20/2000; 5/9/2015; 5/2/17; 2/25/20; 6/15/21; 10/18/22; 3/3/26

Related Policies: 5572

The Board of Education or the President may establish committees for the purpose of undertaking a specific task in connection with Board activity. These committees, however, cannot make decisions for the entire Board.

At the request of the Board, the President shall appoint and charge temporary committees consisting of fewer than a quorum of the full membership for special purposes. These committees shall be discharged on the completion of their assignment. The President shall be an ex-officio member of such committees.

The Board recognizes that it may be necessary from time to time to authorize advisory committees for the purpose of enlisting opinions and counsel of the general public. Such committees shall be appointed by the Board. The Board has the right to accept, reject or modify all or any part of a committee recommendation.

Standing Committees

The following will be annually appointed as standing committees:

1. Audit
2. Brockport's Best
3. Budget
4. Policy
5. Instructional
6. Innovation

Policy References:

Education Law Section 1708

Last Reviewed Date: 3/3/26

Adoption Date: 1/23/1974

Revision History: 7/19/1994; 6/20/00; 11/02/04; 5/19/15; 4/25/17; 6/15/21; 3/3/26

The Board of Education believes that continuing in-service training and development are important for its members. The Board, therefore, encourages the participation of all members at appropriate school board conferences, conventions and workshops which are believed to be of benefit to the Brockport Central School District. However, to control both the investment of time and funds necessary to implement this policy, the Board establishes the following guidelines:

1. A record of school board conferences, conventions and workshops shall be maintained by the District Clerk. The Board will periodically decide which meetings appear to be most likely to produce direct and indirect benefits to the District.
2. Funds for participation at such conferences, conventions, workshops and the like will be budgeted for on an annual basis and the Board will designate which of its members would be the most appropriate to participate at a given meeting.
3. Reimbursement to Board members for all actual and necessary registration fees, expenses of travel, meals and lodging, and all necessary tuition fees incurred in connection with attendance of Board members at conferences and the like will be in accordance with established regulations for expense reimbursement.
4. When a conference, convention or workshop is not attended by the full Board, those who do participate are expected to share information, recommendations and materials acquired with the full Board.

Policy References:

General Municipal Law Section 77-b and 77-c Education Law Section 2118

Last Reviewed Date: 3/3/26

Adoption Date: 7/19/1994

Revision History: 6/20/2000; 5/19/15; 4/25/17; 3/3/26

No member of the Board of Education may receive any compensation for their services unless they also serve as District Clerk and be paid as a clerk. All members of the Board may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in representing the District. All bills or claims for reimbursement must be itemized in reasonable detail.

Policy References:

Education Law Section 2118 General Municipal Law Section 77-b