Common use of Interview Plan Explanation Clause in Contracts

Interview Plan Explanation. The Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interview: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointment. Describe the District's philosophy or mission statement. Describe the vacancy for the candidate by reviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-13). The Board may also want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard of Education Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25, 2013

Interview Plan Explanation. The In each interview, the Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interviewwill: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointmentvacancybyappointment. Describe the District's philosophy or philosophyor mission statement. Describe the vacancy for vacancyfor the candidate by reviewing byreviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilitiesfiduciaryresponsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions anyquestions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-13). The Board may also mayalso want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on vacancyon the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established previouslyestablished qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board maywant to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also byposting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the substantiallythe form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard of Education New School Board Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of XXXXxx the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25September 19, 20132016 Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct Each School Board member, before taking his or her seat on the Board, shall take the following oath of office: I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District #325, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of myability. I further swear (or affirm) that: I shall respect taxpayer interests byserving as a faithful protector of the School District's assets; I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion bymyfellow Board members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacyof students and employees; I shall recognize that a Board member has no legal authorityas an individual and that decisions can be made onlybya majorityvote at a public Board meeting; I shall abide bymajoritydecisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels; As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibilityfor myrole in the equitable and qualityeducation of everystudent in the School District; I shall xxxxxx with the Board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District #325; I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunityto attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework; I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with State law; I shall serve as education's keyadvocate on behalf of students and our community's school (or schools) to advance the vision for Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District #325; and I shall strive to work together with the District Superintendent to lead the School District toward fulfilling the vision the Board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development. The Board President will administer the oath in an open Board meeting; in the absence, of the President, the Vice President will administer the oath. If neither is available, the Board member with the longest service on the Board will administer the oath. The Board adopts the Illinois Association of School Boards' "Code of Conduct for Members of School Boards." Acopyof the Code shall be displayed in the regular Board meeting room. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. CROSS REF.:1:30 (School District Philosophy), 2:20 (Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification), 2:50 (Board Member Term of Office), 2:100 (Board Member Conflict of Interest), 2:105 (Ethics and Gift Ban), 2:210 (Organizational School Board Meeting) Adopted: February 19, 2019 Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325 2:80-E Exhibit - Board Member Code of Conduct As a member of mylocal School Board, I will do myutmost to represent the public interest in education byadhering to the following standards and principles:

Interview Plan Explanation. The In each interview, the Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interviewwill: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointmentvacancybyappointment. Describe the District's philosophy or philosophyor mission statement. Describe the vacancy for vacancyfor the candidate by reviewing byreviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions anyquestions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-13). The Board may also mayalso want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on vacancyon the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established previouslyestablished qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting byposting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the substantiallythe form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard of Education New School Board Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of XXXXxx the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25: September 20, 20132016

Interview Plan Explanation. The In each interview, the Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interviewwill: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointmentvacancybyappointment. Describe the District's philosophy or philosophyor mission statement. Describe the vacancy for vacancyfor the candidate by reviewing byreviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions anyquestions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-5/10- 13). The Board may also mayalso want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th 60th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10, amended by P.A. 101-67, eff. 1-1-20). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on vacancyon the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established previouslyestablished qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting byposting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the substantiallythe form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard of Education New School Board Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of XXXXxx the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25DATED : December 16, 20132019 Williamsville CUSD 15

Interview Plan Explanation. The In each interview, the Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interviewwill: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointmentvacancybyappointment. Describe the District's philosophy or philosophyor mission statement. Describe the vacancy for vacancyfor the candidate by reviewing byreviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions anyquestions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-5/10- 13). The Board may also mayalso want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th 60th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10, amended by P.A. 101-67, eff. 1-1-20). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on vacancyon the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established previouslyestablished qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting byposting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the substantiallythe form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard of Education New School Board Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of XXXXxx the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25DATED : December 17, 20132019

Interview Plan Explanation. The Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interview: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointmentbyappointment. Describe the District's philosophy or philosophyor mission statement. Describe the vacancy for the candidate by reviewing byreviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-13). fiduciaryresponsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has anyquestions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board may also mayalso want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board maywant to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting byposting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard New Board of Education Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25, 20132013 Oak Park and River Forest H.S.D. 200

Interview Plan Explanation. The In each interview, the Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interviewwill: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointmentvacancybyappointment. Describe the District's philosophy or philosophyor mission statement. Describe the vacancy for vacancyfor the candidate by reviewing byreviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions anyquestions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (meetings. 105 ILCS 5/10-13). The Board may also mayalso want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th 60th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10, amended by P.A. 101-67, eff. 1-1-20). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on vacancyon the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established previouslyestablished qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting byposting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the substantiallythe form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-2:120- E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard New Board of Education Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of XXXXxx the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25DATED : January 27, 20132020

Interview Plan Explanation. The Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interview: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointment. Describe the District's philosophy or mission statement. Describe the vacancy for the candidate by reviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-13). The Board may also want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard of Education NewSchool Board Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:September 21, 2010 Clinton CUSD 15 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct Each Board of Education member, before taking his or her seat on the Board, shall take the following oath of office: I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Clinton Community Unit School District #15, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability. I further swear (or affirm) that: I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the School District's assets; I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow Board members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees; I shall recognize that a Board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public Board meeting; I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels; As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in the equitable and quality education of every student in the School District; I shall xxxxxx with the Board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Clinton Community Unit School District #15; I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework; I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with State law; I shall serve as education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community's school (or schools) to advance the vision for Clinton Community Unit School District #15; and I shall strive to work together with the District Superintendent to lead the School District toward fulfilling the vision the Board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development. The Board President will administer the oath in an open Board meeting; in the absence, of the President, the Vice President will administer the oath. If neither is available, the Board member with the longest service on the Board will administer the oath. The Board adopts the Illinois Association of School Boards' "Code of Conduct for Members of Board of Educations". A copy of the Code shall be displayed in the regular Board meeting room. LEG. REF: 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. CROSS REF.:1:30 (School District Philosophy), 2:20 (Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification), 2:50 (Board Member Term of Office), 2:100 (Board Member Conflict of Interest), 2:105 (Ethics and Gift Ban), 2:210 (Organizational Board of Education Meeting) Adopted: April 2516, 20132019 Clinton CUSD 15 2:80-E Exhibit - Board Member Code of Conduct As a member of my local Board of Education, I will do my utmost to represent the public interest in education by adhering to the following standards and principles:

Interview Plan Explanation. The Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interview: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointment. Describe the District's philosophy or mission statement. Describe the vacancy for the candidate by reviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-13). The Board may also want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Explanation The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the form given in 105 ILCS Member Oath and Conduct. 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard of Education NewSchool Board Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATED:April 25September 13, 20132010 Washington CHSD 308

Interview Plan Explanation. The In each interview, the Board President will discuss the following items with each candidate during the interviewwill: Introduce Board members to the candidate at the beginning of the interview. Describe the Board's interview process, selection process, and ask the candidate if he or she has questions about the Board's process for filling a vacancy by appointmentvacancybyappointment. Describe the District's philosophy or philosophyor mission statement. Describe the vacancy for vacancyfor the candidate by reviewing byreviewing the: (1) qualifications, and (2) general duties and responsibilities of the Board and the Board members, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban, and general Board member development. Begin asking the interview questions that the Board developed. Ask the candidate whether he or she has any questions anyquestions for the Board. Thank the candidate and inform the candidate when the Board expects to make a decision and how the candidate will be contacted regarding the Board's decision. The Board President will lead the Board as it interviews prospective candidates. See Board policy 2:110, Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers. The president presides at all meetings (105 ILCS 5/10-5/10- 13). The Board may also want to consider allowing an equal amount of time for each interview. Fill vacancy by a vote during an open meeting of the Board before the 45th 60th day (105 ILCS 5/10-10, amended by P.A. 101-67, eff. 1-1-20). Assist the appointed Board member in filing his or her statement of economic interest (5 ILCS 420/4A-105(c). Announce the appointment to District staff and community. Announcement Guidelines Explanation The announcement should include: The Board appointed [appointee's name] to fill the vacancy on vacancyon the Board. The appointment will be from [date] to [date]. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to The Board previously established previouslyestablished qualifications for the appointee in a careful and thoughtful manner. [Appointee's name] meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. [Appointee's name] brings a clear understanding of the demands and expectations of being a Board member along with a constructive attitude toward the challenge. The contents of the appointment announcement and length of time it is displayed are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to consider announcing the appointment during its meeting and also by posting byposting it in the same places that it posted the vacancy announcement. See Board policy 8:10, Connection with the Community. Administer the Oath of Office and begin orientation. Guidelines Explanation See Board policy 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct. Each individual, before taking his or her seat on the Board, must take an oath in substantially the substantiallythe form given in 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. See Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development, and 2:120-2:120- E, Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a NewBoard New Board of Education Member. Orientation assists new Board members to learn, understand, and practice effective governance principles. See the IASB Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, available at: xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx_xxxxx.xxx. Inform IASB of XXXXxx the newly appointed Board member's name and directory information. DATEDDATED : February 19, 2020 Schiller Park SD 81 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct Each Board of Education member, before taking his or her seat on the Board, shall take the following oath of office: I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Schiller Park School District 81, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of myability. I further swear (or affirm) that: I shall respect taxpayer interests byserving as a faithful protector of the School District's assets; I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion bymyfellow Board members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacyof students and employees; I shall recognize that a Board member has no legal authorityas an individual and that decisions can be made onlybya majorityvote at a public Board meeting; I shall abide bymajoritydecisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels; As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibilityfor myrole in the equitable and qualityeducation of everystudent in the School District; I shall xxxxxx with the Board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Schiller Park School District 81; I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunityto attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework; I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with State law; I shall serve as education's keyadvocate on behalf of students and our community's school (or schools) to advance the vision for Schiller Park School District 81; and I shall strive to work together with the District Superintendent to lead the School District toward fulfilling the vision the Board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development. The Board Secretarywill administer the oath during an open meeting to everymember taking office. The Board adopts the Illinois Association of School Boards' "Code of Conduct for Members of School Boards." Acopyof the Code shall be displayed in the regular Board meeting room. LEG. REF: 105 ILCS 5/10-16.5. CROSS REF.:1:30 (School District Philosophy), 2:20 (Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification), 2:50 (Board Member Term of Office), 2:100 (Board Member Conflict of Interest), 2:105 (Ethics and Gift Ban), 2:210 (Organizational Board of Education Meeting) Adopted: January 16, 2019 Schiller Park SD 81 2:80-E Exhibit - Board Member Code of Conduct Each member of the Board of Education ascribes to the following code of conduct:April 25, 2013