Adopted:                              	MSBA/MASA Model Policy 203
Orig. 1995
Revised:                               	Rev. 2009

203	OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD – GOVERNING RULES

I.	PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide governing rules for the conduct of meetings of the school board.

II.	GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

An orderly school board meeting allows school board members to participate in discussion and decision of school district issues.  Rules of order allow school board members the opportunity to review school-related topics, discuss school business items, and bring matters to conclusion in a timely and consistent manner.

III.	RULES OF ORDER

Rules of order for school board meetings shall be as follows:

A.	Minnesota statutes where specified;

B.	Specific rules of order as provided by the school board consistent with Minnesota statutes; and 

C.	Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised (latest edition) where not inconsistent with A. and B., above.

[Note:  The editions of Robert’s Rules of Order differ, so specifying the edition used is important.]

Legal References:	Minn. Stat. Ch. 13D (Open Meeting Law)
Minn. Stat. § 123B.09, Subds. 6, 7, and 10 (School Board Matters)
Minn. Stat. § 123B.14 (Officers)

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