Overview of FDISD Board Orientation and Responsibilities
This document provides an overview of the upcoming FDISD Board Orientation scheduled for 11-30-2022, including its purpose, resources, policies, goals, standards, roles, responsibilities, and the vision, mission, and goals of the Fort Davis Independent School District. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of board members in governing the district and overseeing its management. Essential information regarding the Board of Trustees and the duties of board members as per the Texas Education Code is included in this comprehensive guide.
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FDISD BOARD ORIENTATION 11-30-2022
Purpose Overview Resources Policies/Goals/Standards Roles/Responsibilities Scenarios Questions/Comments
Resources Board Policy Online https://www.fdisd.com https://www.tasb.org/Service s/Leadership-Team- Services/Resources/For-New- Board-Members.aspx https://www.tasb.org/Board- Service.aspx
FDISD Vision/Mission/Goals VISION INSPIRE TO REACH HIGHER! MISSION THE FORT DAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ALL STUDENTS A QUALITY EDUCATION THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS IN A DRAMATICALLY CHANGING SOCIETY. GOALS FDISD will promote open and honest communication, pride, and involvement to improve morale, trust, and commitment between the district, its students, parents, staff, media, and the community. FDISD will provide a safe environment that promotes success for each individual student. FDISD will maintain fiscal stability to provide maximum benefits for our children. FDISD will recruit and retain quality, talented staff members and will have a professional work environment where faculty and staff feel valued and supported.
About the Board of Trustees In general, the trustees of an independent school district constitute a body corporate and have the exclusive power and duty to govern and oversee the management of the district. All powers and duties not specifically delegated by statute to the Texas Education Agency or to the State Board of Education are reserved for the trustees, and TEA may not substitute its judgment for the lawful exercise of those powers and duties by the trustees.
Role as a Board Member Various sections of the Texas Education Code address the duties and responsibilities of a board member. The Texas Education Code provides, An independent school district is governed by the board of trustees who, as a body corporate, shall oversee the management of the district. Additionally, the Code specifies that the trustees as a body corporate possess the exclusive duty to govern and oversee the management of the public schools of the district. ~ Source: Texas Association of School Boards
Role as a Board Member (continued) Boards generally adopt local ethical standards which specifically outline the behavior board members will be expected to follow during meetings, in general dealings with school district staff, in communications with members of the public, and in working with fellow board members.
Role as a Board Member (continued) Some common examples of board ethics are to be fair and impartial, make no personal promise or take private action that may compromise performance or responsibilities, and not disclose information that is confidential by law or that would harm the district if disclosed. - See Board Policy BBE (LOCAL) and BBF(LOCAL) for more information ~ Source: Texas Association of School Boards
Primary Functions Governance Oversight of Management Board Policy BAA (LEGAL)
Essential Tasks Adopting goals and priorities for the district and monitoring success in achieving them. Adopting policies that govern the district and reviewing these policies for effectiveness.
Essential Tasks Hiring a superintendent to manage the district and evaluating the superintendent s effectiveness. Adopting an annual budget for the district and setting a tax rate appropriate to fund it Ensuring that the community is kept informed about the actions of the district. .
Five Keys to Effectiveness Recognize that the board is an ongoing entity with policies, procedures, and priorities in place. Asking Act in the interest of the district as a whole. Keep a big- picture view of district affairs. Individual board members, as individuals, have no legal power. questions that are forward- looking is essential.
Board Member Operations A good way to think about the board s role with regard to district personnel is this: Essentially, the board has one employee the superintendent. All other district staff work for and answer to the superintendent. The board holds the superintendent accountable for the staff s performance in helping the district achieve its goals and for the You were chosen to serve as one person on a multi-person board that, as a body, is entrusted to make decisions collective judgment community s behalf. responsibility is to the district and its students as a whole. District Staff and exercise on Your The Board has established protocols and procedures for conducting the board s work. Board policy, Roberts Rules of Order, and the Texas Open Meetings Act are some of the basic provisions that are used to guide how the board functions. staff s acting within the framework of district policy. the District Patrons Board Meetings
Scenarios See Handouts
Board Member Materials Community by Diligent Email Communication
Required Training Open Meetings Training Public Information Act Training https://www.texasattorneygeneral. gov/open/og_training.shtml
More Than You Ever Imagined Service on the local board will probably be different from what you imagine: More time consuming Fewer thanks than you expect or deserve Can t do some of the things you hoped to do, or they take much longer than you thought You discover ideas were not as good as you thought Your district is more complex than you imagined Being a trustee is a tough, critical job You have to maintain big-picture perspective
