School District of Prairie Farm

New Board Member Orientation

The Board and administrative staff shall make every effort to assist new Board members in becoming fully informed about the function, policies, procedures and concerns of the Board.

1. New Board members shall be given any materials available relating to Board member powers and duties.
2. The District Administrator shall supply materials pertinent to meetings and shall explain their use.
3. New Board members shall be invited to meet with the district administrator and the Board President to discuss Board administrative responsibilities.
4. A copy of the Board’s policy manual shall be given to each new Board member.
5. New Board members shall be encouraged to attend in-service sessions for new Board members conducted by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards.

LEGAL REF.: Section 120.13 (32) Wisconsin Statutes