Policy 905 - Community Involvement in Decision Making

The purpose of this policy is to emphasize the importance of providing community members with a variety of ways and opportunities to share input on issues related to the district and its schools.

A. The School Board is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for citizens to express ideas and concerns related to the District and its schools. Citizens are encouraged to share information with administrators, staff members, and the School Board.

B. Residents who are qualified because of interest, training, or experience are encouraged to assume an active role in school affairs. From time to time such persons may be invited by the School Board to act as advisors, either individually or in groups.

C. The School Board and the Superintendent give substantial weight to the advice they receive from individuals and community groups interested in the schools, but use their best judgment in carrying out their responsibility to make official decisions.

• Adopted: September 9, 1974
• Amended: February 10, 1986
• Amended: May 9, 2005
• Amended: September 10, 2007
• Amended: July 13, 2015
• Last Reviewed: March 10, 2025