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Newell School Board

Newell School Board. By: Joe J. Members. Donald Alexander- Chairman Kimberley Jackson- Vice Chairman Gary Nelson Jennifer Srstka Julie VanDerBoom Leanne Wells Todd Williamson . School Board Duties. Advocating on behalf of all students Policy-Making

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Newell School Board

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  1. Newell School Board By: Joe J.

  2. Members • Donald Alexander- Chairman • Kimberley Jackson- Vice Chairman • Gary Nelson • Jennifer Srstka • Julie VanDerBoom • Leanne Wells • Todd Williamson

  3. School Board Duties • Advocating on behalf of all students • Policy-Making • Hiring & Evaluating the Superintendent • Planning, Goal Setting and Evaluation • Maintaining fiscal responsibiltiy • Providing safe and secure school facilities • Open, honest communication

  4. How to Become a Member • You must be at least 18 years old • You must be a resident of the school district • Eligible voter of the district or representative area • Have a petition signed by 20 registered voters that vote in the school district • Petition must be returned to the school district at least 39 days before the election • Get elected

  5. Why Should YOU run for School Board? • According to the Assoc. School Boards of SD - ...You and your fellow board members will shape the future of your community and society by establishing education goals that help students reach high levels of achievement.   • To share your time, talents, leadership and talent to benefit the education of the children. • To build a bond between the Board and the community

  6. When Meetings Are • School Board meetings are: • 2nd Monday of every month • At 7:30 P.M. • Newell High School Ag-Science Building • Committee meetings are scheduled on an as needed basis

  7. Committees • Budget and Negotiations- develop the next school year budget, work agreement and contract negotiations • Policy- review policies, make recommendations for changes, create new policies • Buildings and Grounds- Continue the design build process, work with contractors • District leadership- consists of one board member, Superintendent, Principal, SPED Director, Activities Director, 3 Teacher Leaders, and 3 Parents, Review and discuss different aspects of the school system and how we can improve

  8. Interview • I recently interview Newell School Board member Kimberley Jackson. • Q. Why did you run for school board? • A. “Everyone has a civic duty to be active in their community, and their children's education. This is my way of fulfilling that obligation.” • Q. What do you personally believe is the role of the school board member? • A. “Use the opinions of those who elected you to guide the school administration.” • Q. What is the toughest thing about being on the school board? • A. “Feeling the responsibility of the education of over a hundred children.”

  9. Citations • "Publications & Forms | Associated School Boards of South Dakota." Associated School Boards of South Dakota. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2014 • Interview with Kimberley Jackson 1/20/2014 • Mr. Scruff. "Kalimba." N.d. CD.

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