RELATIONS WITH STATE EDUCATION AGENCIES

Membership in recognized associations will be maintained by the schools for several reasons, including:

A. The in-service education benefits to our staff and board which come from participating in meetings, conferences, clinics and conventions;

B. Access to the communication media of such associations, such as newsletters, periodicals and advisory services; and

C. Representation in actions affecting education in general and our school community in particular.

The board, in maintaining such membership, in no way abdicates its authority over and responsibility for the schools of the community as outlined in law and board policy.

The superintendent is authorized to request funds in each annual budget for such memberships and for paying the costs of adequate participation of staff in the activities of such associations to achieve the purposes listed above.

Adopted: February 28, 1994