Jerome Joint School District No. 261

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1000

Legal Status and Operation

The Board adopts policies governing its own operations.  In doing so, the Board prioritizes the following principles, aims and values:

1. Keep the best interests of each student in mind when conducting all District business;

2. In accordance with open meeting law, conduct meetings in an open and transparent matter;

3. Welcome community attendance at Board meetings and input on Board business;

4. Work to create a constructive atmosphere among Board members and within the broader community;

5. Strive to serve the best interests of the community and the Board’s constituents while also representing the best interests of District;

6. Model continuous learning on how to be good and effective board members, gaining knowledge about issues affecting the District’s schools and students;

7. Think and plan deliberately about how to achieve the District’s goals by advancing the District’s strategic plan.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-301 School districts bodies corporate

I.C. § 33-511 Maintenance of schools 

I.C. § 33-512 Governance of schools

I.C. § 33-1612 Thorough system of public schools

Policy History:

Adopted on: 09/26/2006

Revised on: 02/25/2025