4112 - GOVERNING BOARD-STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

The Governing Board desires to maintain open channels of communication between itself and the staff. The basic line of communication, shall, however, be through the Superintendent.

1. Staff Communications to the Governing Board
   
   Communications from staff members to the Governing Board or its committees shall be submitted through the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall forward such communications received from staff members to the Governing Board.
   
2. Governing Board Communications to Staff
   
   All official communications, policies, and directives of the Governing Board of staff interest and concern to the staff shall be communicated through the Superintendent, who shall also keep staff members fully informed of the Governing Board’s concerns, and actions. Communications shall be submitted to and communicated by the Treasurer/CFO with respect to the Treasurer/CFO’s staff.
3. Social Interaction
   
   Since Governing Board members are not authorized to act on behalf of the Governing Board unless in open public session or when specifically vested with such authority, Governing Board members and members of the staff shall not discuss individual personalities, personnel grievances, or other complaints. Instead, such matters should be addressed in accordance with the procedures established in Governing Board Policy.

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