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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) hours of training annually.  Unless otherwise approved by the Board, such training must be provided by the following entities:  the school district; the North Carolina School Boards Association; the National School Boards Association; the School/Institute of Government; or the Department of Public Instruction.  If a Board member wishes to receive training credit for or be reimbursed for attending training offered by another entity, he/she must obtain approval from the Board prior to participation.

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

Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-50

Adopted: June 24, 2004