Committees of The Board

The School Board may establish committees of the Board as deemed necessary. The membership of board committees is limited to four or less than a majority of the whole Board. The Board shall establish written charges for Board committees. When its charges or duties have been completed, the committee shall be dissolved.

Unless specifically excluded, the Superintendent may serve as an advisor to any committee at the discretion of the Board.

Committees shall act in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to the Board. No committee action shall be binding on the full Board. The Board as a whole shall have the final consideration in all matters.

Committee meetings are subject to the state open meetings act, if it applies.

Committees Established By the Board

The School Board may establish standing or temporary committees which utilize community, administrative, or professional resources as committee members. The composition of these committees shall be determined and appointed by the Board President and confirmed by the Board. The Board shall establish written charges for all committees. When its charges or duties have been completed, the committee shall be dissolved.

Board Participation in School District Committees

At the discretion of the Board, up to four Board members may participate on school district committees as members.

(cf.1230  - Advisory Committees)
(cf.9320 - Board Meetings)
(cf.9321 - Executive Sessions)

Legal Reference:

ALASKA STATUTES
29.20.020 Meeting public
44.62.310 Agency meetings public
44.62.312 State policy regarding meetings