School Board Committees
School Board Committees are useful when a specific issue or project requires more time than what can be accomplished during regular school board meetings. Committees can also leverage individual board member expertise in more depth.
Committees have no power to commit the board or the school district to any decision or course of action unless formally given such authority by the board. The full board is responsible for decisions, but rely on the knowledge and diligence of committee members for sound recommendations.
Committee meetings of the board are open to the public and minutes are kept as part of the official board record.
Currently, our board is represented on two standing (permanent) committees and two ad-hoc (short-term) committees within Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union.
Committees have no power to commit the board or the school district to any decision or course of action unless formally given such authority by the board. The full board is responsible for decisions, but rely on the knowledge and diligence of committee members for sound recommendations.
Committee meetings of the board are open to the public and minutes are kept as part of the official board record.
Currently, our board is represented on two standing (permanent) committees and two ad-hoc (short-term) committees within Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union.
OSSU Executive Committee
The role of the OSSU Executive Committee is to act on behalf of the full Supervisory Union Board in between Carousel meetings when the full OSSU Board convenes, generally four times a year. It also helps each school board remain informed of SU-wide issues, promotes information sharing, and encourages collaboration across school districts.
Negotiations Committee
The role of the Negotiations Committee is to oversee contract negotiations between the school board and all employee bargaining units -- professional staff and support staff. The Superintendent and Human Resources Director assist in the coordination of this committee. A representative from each school board serves on this committee.
