District: This policy provides an opportunity for the Board to describe what is important to it and what the Trustees will strive to keep in mind when adopting, reviewing, and editing the other policies in Section 1000. Considering and customizing this policy is intended to act as a focal point for discussion by the Board. Because this policy is not based closely on any section of state or federal law or administrative rules, the Board has a great deal of freedom to edit it to reflect what is important to

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This policy provides an opportunity for the Board to describe what is important to it and what the Trustees will strive to keep in mind when adopting, reviewing, and editing the other policies in Section 1000. Considering and customizing this policy is intended to act as a focal point for discussion by the Board. Because this policy is not based closely on any section of state or federal law or administrative rules, the Board has a great deal of freedom to edit it to reflect what is important to

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<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">HAGERMAN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 233</span></div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">[NOTE: This policy provides an opportunity for the Board to describe what is important to it and what the Trustees will strive to keep in mind when adopting, reviewing, and editing the other policies in Section 1000. Considering and customizing this policy is intended to act as a focal point for discussion by the Board. Because this policy is not based closely on any section of state or federal law or administrative rules, the Board has a great deal of freedom to edit it to reflect what is important to it, including the District’s strategic plan.] </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">The Board adopts policies governing its own operations. In doing so, the Board prioritizes the following principles, aims, and values: </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">[SELECT, REVISE, ADD TO, AND DELETE THE FOLLOWING AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE BOARD: </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">1. Keep the best interests of each and every student in mind when conducting all District business; </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">2. In accordance with open meeting law, conduct meetings in an open and transparent manner; </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">3. Welcome community attendance at Board meetings and input on Board business; </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">4. Work to create a constructive atmosphere among Board members and within the broader community; </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">5. Strive to serve the best interests of the community and the Board’s constituents while also representing the best interests of the District; </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">6. Model continuous learning about how to be good and effective board members, gaining knowledge about issues affecting the District’s schools and students; </div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">7. Think and plan deliberately about how to achieve the District’s goals by advancing the District’s strategic plan.</div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><u>Policy History: </u></span></div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">Adopted on: 03/1</span>7<span style="background-color:transparent;">/2025</span></div>

<div style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;">Reviewed on:02/18/2025</div>

Revised on:

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