B-240 District Board Member Education

The District Board is committed to its ongoing development as a District Board and to an education program that includes new District Board member orientation.

To that end, the District Board will engage in professional development sessions, provide access to reading materials, support conference attendance and District Boards Association (DBA) meetings, and other activities that foster District Board member education pertinent to the Mission of the College. To control both the investment of time and funds necessary to implement this Policy, the District Board establishes these principles and procedures:

• The President/District Director's Office will maintain a calendar of meetings and conferences. The District Board will periodically decide which appears to be most promising in producing direct and indirect benefits to the College. District Board member attendance at quarterly DBA meetings is strongly encouraged.

• District Board members desiring to attend a meeting or conference will indicate such interest at or before a District Board meeting. When scheduling does not coincide with the District Board meeting, the District Board Chairperson shall be informed of this interest and determine the College's representation.

• Participation in out-of-state functions may be limited to two (2) District Board members per function based on cost and funding unless exceptional circumstances exist, i.e., a District Board member holds a national office, is presenting at a national conference, or the budget allows for an additional person to attend.

• The President/District Director's Office will make travel, lodging, registration, and other necessary arrangements.

• Funds for participation at such meetings shall be budgeted annually. Per college policy, District Board members will be reimbursed for their travel expenses.

• All District Board members attending development opportunities shall provide a summary to other District Board members at a subsequent District Board meeting.

• Any District Board Member not planning on continuing membership on the District Board may not attend national conferences in their last year unless District Board attendance is required, and no other District Board member can participate.