Summary SFUSD BOE Code 9100

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The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and County Office of Education's Board Rules and Procedures 9000 document 9100 (pg. 18) details the process and requirements for the annual organizational meeting of the Board of Education. This meeting, a legally mandated event held each January (per Education Code 35143), serves as the foundational step for the Board's operations throughout the year.

The key actions takes up during the first annual organizational meeting include:

Nomination of Officers: The Board nominates a President and a Vice President from among its members. This establishes the leadership structure for the coming year.

Authorization of Signatures: The Board formally authorizes specific individuals to sign official documents on its behalf. This ensures the legal validity of Board actions.

Designation of Representatives: The Board designates representatives to various committees or groups, delegating responsibilities for specific tasks or areas of focus. This enables efficient management of the Board's work.

Adoption of Board Rules: The Board adopts its official rules and procedures for the upcoming year. These rules govern the Board's conduct, meeting procedures, and decision-making processes. This ensures consistent and transparent governance.

A second annual organizational meeting follows, at which the President and Vice President are formally elected for a one-year term. This ensures a clear chain of command and leadership continuity.

The Board is required to develop and adopt a schedule of regular meetings for the upcoming school year, no later than June. This ensures the timely planning and scheduling of Board activities, promoting efficient governance.

Code 9100 also cross-references relevant sections within the SFUSD Board's rules and procedures (9140 pg.34 for Board Representatives, 9320 pg.74 for Meetings and Notices, and 9224 pg. 48 for Oath or Affirmation), emphasizing the interconnectedness of these regulations and procedures.

By law, the reference to the Education Code highlights the importance of compliance with state law. In short, Code 9100 ensures the orderly and legally compliant operation of the SFUSD Board of Education throughout the school year.

References:

SFUSD Board Policy 9000 here

California Education Code 35143 here