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BOARD MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT

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Each Board member must fulfill the legal requirement to receive a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of training between July 1 and June 30 annually.  The training shall include but not be limited to public school law, public school finance, and duties and responsibilities of local boards of education.  Additionally, each member of the Board is required to receive 2 hours of ethics training within 12 months of being elected or appointed to office and within 12 months of each re-election or re-appointment. The 2 hours may be applied to the annual 12 hours of training already required of Board members. Training may be provided by such entities as the North Carolina School Boards Association, the National School Boards Association, the School of Government, the Department of Public Instruction, school district trainers or other qualified sources selected by the Board.  Board approval of training providers is for one year only and must be renewed on an annual basis.

Funds for participation will be budgeted annually and reimbursement for expenses will be made in accordance with law and applicable Board policy.