Duties of the School Board

Board Officers

The President of the School Board shall preside over all Board meetings, work collaboratively with Board officers and members to appoint any necessary committee and perform other duties essential to the operation of school business.

In the event the President is absent, the Vice-President shall assume the role of the President.

The Secretary shall keep records of all Board meetings, as defined by state law, ensure that all legal notices are posted, prepare and sign all proceedings of the Board, assume the duties of the President where both the President and Vice-President are absent and perform such other responsibilities as may be prescribed. The Board secretary shall also ensure that all parties who send written communication to the Board receive a response of behalf of the Board.

Treasurer

The Board shall appoint a person who is neither the Superintendent nor a member of the Board to serve as treasurer of the District. The Treasurer is the official custodian of all funds of the District and is responsible for the proper safeguarding and accounting for the funds. In addition, the Treasurer shall issue a receipt for all money received, as well as deposit money and issue all warrants in accordance with law. A Deputy Treasurer may be appointed to share the duties of the Treasurer, providing that person is not the Superintendent or a member of the Board.

The Board shall publish an annual financial report as required by law, as well as any additional discretionary report to inform the community about District operations.

Legal Counsel

The Board may appoint a legal counsel to advise the Board and the Superintendent and others as designated by the Superintendent on specific legal issues and to make such recommendations as required. The legal counsel shall also represent the Board where required by law.

Memberships and Conferences 

The Board may maintain membership in National and State School Boards Associations, as well as membership in other educational organizations which the Superintendent and Board find valuable to the District. Further, the Board encourages attendance at conferences at the local, State and National level.

I.C. 20-26-4 et. seq.

I.C. 20-26-3 et. seq.

I.C. 5-11-1-4

West Lafayette Community School Corporation

Adopted: September 8, 2025

Revised: [date]