BDB – Board Officers

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  1. President and Vice President

The President of the Board, in addition to the duties prescribed by law, shall exercise such powers as properly pertain to the office. In carrying out these responsibilities, the President shall:

  1. Preside at all meetings of the Board.
  2. Serve as the main point of contact between the Board and the Superintendent.
  3. Consult with the Superintendent in planning agendas.
  4. Bring before the Board those matters which may require the attention of the Board in the President's judgment.
  5. Be responsible for the orderly conduct of Board meetings.
  6. Confer with the Superintendent on crucial matters which may occur between Board meetings.
  7. Call special meetings of the Board when necessary.
  8. Appoint special committees, subject to the approval of the Board.
  9. Sign any written contracts to which the District may be a party and which require Board approval under Board policy DJ.
  10. Sign all official reports of the District, except as otherwise provided by law.
  11. Appear in behalf of the Board in all actions brought by or against it, unless individually a party in said actions, in which case this duty shall be performed by the Vice President.

In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall have the power of the President and perform all duties of the President. The Vice President shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.

  1. II. Secretary

The Secretary of the Board shall perform the following duties:

  1. Ensure that a record is kept of all business transacted by the Board at either regular or special meetings.
  2. Cause written notice to be given to each Board member of all special meetings of the Board.
  3. Be custodian of the seal of the District.
  4. In collaboration with the District's designated election official, cause all notices of school elections to be published and posted and perform such other duties in the conduct of school elections as required by law.
  5. Attest any written contract to which the District may be a party and when necessary affix the District seal thereto.
  6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
  1. III. Treasurer

The treasurer shall perform or cause to be performed the following duties:

  1. Account for all moneys belonging to the District.
  2. Report to the Board as required for all moneys of the District.
  3. Sign either by written signature or facsimile all warrants or orders drawn on the county treasurer or checks drawn on a District depository. The Board may require the countersignature of another person.
  4. Deposit to the credit of the District all moneys withdrawn from the custody of the county treasurer and all other moneys belonging to the District in one or more depositories designated by the Board.
  5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Last Revised: date of manual adoption (July 13, 1992) Current Revision: November 11, 2024
Cross References: DG – Banking Services
DH – Bonded Employees and Officers
Legal References: C.R.S. 11 10.5 111 (public funds only to be deposited in eligible depositories)
C.R.S. § 22 32 104 (organization of board of education)
C.R.S. § 22 32 105 (duties of president and vice president)
C.R.S. § 22 32 106 (duties of secretary)
C.R.S. § 22 32 107 (duties of treasurer)
Last Revised: November 11, 2024
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