Congratulations on your election or appointment to your local board of education! We applaud your dedication to serve the children of your community.
These resources are intended to assist you as a new board member. We hope you will find these materials valuable as you help your community fulfill its vision and mission for quality education.
New Member Handbook – download full handbook here
- Orienting to School Board Work
- About North Carolina School Boards
- Duties of the Board
- Open Meetings
- Public Records
- Personnel, Finance, and Judicial Functions
- Policy Development
- Code of Ethics
- Roles and Responsibilities of School Boards and Superintendents
- Traits of Effective School Board Members
- Teamwork Counts
- When the Board Team is Divided
- Keeping Students First
- Connecting with Legislators
- Demands on Your Time
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