Addison Northwest Supervisory Union SECTION: Board Procedures	ADOPTED
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	FCS: __________
CODE: C05	VUES: __________
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POLICY: Board Staff Communication	ANWSU: 03/26/85

The board desires to maintain open channels of communication between itself and the staff. The basic line of communication will, however, be through the principals and the district superintendent.

Staff Communications to the Board

All communications or reports to the board, from teachers or other staff members, shall be submitted through the administration. This procedure shall not be construed as denying the right of any employee to appeal to the board from administrative decisions on important matters, provided that the grievance procedure has been followed. Staff members are also reminded that board meetings are open to the public. As such, they provide an excellent opportunity to observe at first hand, the board's deliberations on problems or staff concerns.

Board Communication to Staff

All official communications, policies and directives of board interest and concern will be communicated to staff members through the administration.

Visits To Schools

Individual board members will visit schools from time to time. Upon arrival, board members would, as any other visitor, make contact with the principal. Such visits shall be regarded as informal expressions of interest in school affairs and not as "inspections" or visits" for supervisory or administrative purposes. Official visit by board members will be carried on only under board authorization and with the full knowledge of staff, including the superintendent, principal and other supervisors. A day's notice will be given, if possible.

Social Interaction

Staff and board members share a keen interest in the schools and in education generally, and it is to be expected that when they meet at social affairs and other functions, they will informally discuss such matters as educational trends, issues and innovations and general school district problems. There would not be discussion of matters that would come under executive session privileges as defined under Vermont Statutes.