Tuscaloosa County Board of Education members will pursue ongoing training to develop and enhance their knowledge and effectiveness as Board members and to improve Board governance and operations. Training will include participation in:
a. Orientation for newly elected or appointed school board members;
b. Training or consulting workshop for the local Board as a whole;
c. State or national school board association event addressing Board governance or operation, or other Board member development opportunities relating to leadership development, Board governance, or board operations.
SOURCE OF TRAINING
The board recommends the requirements of this policy be satisfied by participation in training proved by the Alabama Association of School Boards or other sources considered knowledgeable in school board governance and leadership and approved by the Board. Board members will provide a report to the Board about training experiences at the next Board meeting.
BOARD SELF EVALUATION
The board will conduct an annual evaluation that includes development of a list of recommended improvements in knowledge and skills of Board members.
SOURCE: Tuscaloosa County Board of Education, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
ADOPTED: February 22, 2010
LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-1-41.