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School Security

Obviously this is a hot topic.

Any Board considering armed guards or armed peace officers full time?

i know one school in Suffolk started using armed security 

Anyone making any significant changes?

I am pushing the state to alter the lockdown rules at t

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Devos nomination

Are any of your Boards taking a position on the Devos nomination? I know of at least 2 NYS Districts that have. We are contemplating it and at the same time I'm curious how other Boards are viewing its role, if any, as advocates surrounding the nomin

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Internal Claim Auditor

To those of you who use an internal claims auditor, do you meet with them in public? I don't think we can meet with them in executive session, but we have a difference of opinion on this issue.  Education Law says we can hold an executive session wit

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Board Policy

We recently reestablished a board policy committee and recognize that our policy manual requires a great deal of work and updating. I'm looking for feedback on how other boards have started this very labor intensive process. Our superintendent provid

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Puclic comment engagement

Good afternoon,

I am curious to see, if any of you engage, or respond when the public has comments, during that portion of the regular meeting? As a standard practice we do not engage in negative back and forths with the public.  As President, I alway

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Employee Satisfaction Feedback

Can you please share what your district/BOCES does to receive feedback from staff; Who conducts, how often, do you use a survey document (electronic?), how does the feedback feed into your organization's goals?

DCMO BOCES is currently recruiting a new

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Board Election Materials

Last year our Board discussed updating the materials we provide to individuals interested in running for a seat on the Board. In addition to petition sheets, information about financial disclosure forms, deadlines, and bio info sheets we are planning

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Officer Nominations

This is a pretty minor question, but... At your annual re-org meeting how do you handle nominations for officers? I am especially interested in hearing from Board Presidents whose Boards are guided by Roberts Rules of Order. Is a nomination for Presi

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Board Committees

Hello , I am interested to know what committees you may have on your Board and what the charge of that committee is. How often does that committeereport to the Board? Does that committee have a community resident as part of it? Thanks in advance !!

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Board Retreats

Hello - I am interested to know if your Board has an annual retreat and if so, is it a half or full day event? What topics have you used and what did you find to be the most successful? Have you used an outside facilitator (NYSSBA? Thanks in advance!

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Two Salary Schedules

It was suggested to us to consider having two salary schedules. One for current employees and one for new employees. 

Does anyone use two salary schedules and how is it working out?

Thanks,

Bill Belmont

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Going Paperless

We are considering going paperless.  Has anyone gone paperless and how is it working out?

We are considering using tablets/iPads at the Board meetings which would enable us to view all current and past relevant documents. The system would be web based

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