"But if it is believed that these elementary schools will be better managed by...any other general authority of the government, than by the parents within each ward [district], it is a belief against all experience." --Thomas Jefferson


Code of Conduct

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2011/12 version
Alpine School District Board of Education Code of Conduct


Represent the Board of Education with dignity and integrity.

• Display ethical conduct and model it at all times.

Be at meetings on time and prepared.

• Understand the issues.

• Take the time to do your homework.

Help focus meetings on important matters, remembering that the student is always our most important matter.

• Continually ask what is best for children within the realm of our broader stewardship.

Value the diverse opinions of others and resolve conflict amicably with civility and responsibility.

• Every Board member has something to offer.

• Value each Board member as someone with integrity and intelligence to serve honorably.

• Be open and approachable on any issue.

Listen closely to others, being careful about interrupting or dominating discussions.

• Listen to one another even if we disagree.

• Listen for understanding.

Have the courage to speak your perspective and then when the decision is made support the implementation.

• Keep the process transparent.

• Be accountable for policies and decisions made by the Board.

• Support the Board and Staff once a decision is made.

Keep Confidences.

Value every voice in the community.

Avoid surprises—communicate your questions and concerns in advance so the Superintendent and Staff can be prepared.

• Understand role as Board member.

• Understand differences in responsibilities.

• Honor Board processes.

Represent the needs of all students while recognizing the unique needs of the individual.

• What may be good for one area may not be good for the whole.

Pursue accountability by appropriate evaluation, communication and measurement.

• Monitor results.

Achieve Unity and Trust.

• Show unity as a Board.

• Respect and include Superintendent and Business administrator for input as part of the Board.

• Remember the effect the Board has on the morale of the whole district organization.

• Show appreciation.

• Have accurate information.

• Have faith in the administrators.

• Have safe atmosphere to express and ask questions.

• Look at new things while understanding the importance of traditional things

Remember we are here to assist and support families in educating children.


2010 version:
Represent the Board of Education with dignity and integrity.
  • Display ethical conduct and model it at all times.
Be at meetings on time and prepared.
  • Understand the issues.
  • Take the time to do your homework.
Help focus meetings on important matters, remembering that the student is always our most important matter.
  • Continually ask what is best for children.
Value the diverse opinions of others and resolve conflict amicably with civility and responsibility.
  • Every board member has something to offer.
  • Value each board member as someone with integrity and intelligence to serve honorably.
  • Be open and approachable on any issue.
Listen closely to others, being careful about interrupting or dominating discussions.
  • Listen to one another even if we disagree.
  • Listen for understanding.
Have the courage to speak your perspective and then when the decision is made, support the Board and Administration.
  • Be accountable for policies and decisions made by the board.
  • Support the Board and Staff once a decision is made.
Keep Confidences.


Value every voice in the educational community.


Avoid surprises--communicate your questions and concerns in advance, so the Superintendent and Staff can be prepared.
  • Understand role as board member.
  • Understand differences in responsibilties.
  • Honor Board processes.
Respresent the needs of all students--as well as local interests--without partisanship.
  • What may be good for one area, may not be good for the whole.
  • Leave personal agendas at the door.
Pursue accountability by appropriate evaluation and measurement.
  • Monitor results
Achieve Unity and Trust.
  • Show unity as a board.
  • Respect and include Superintendent and Business Administrator for input as part of the board.
  • Remember the effect the board has on the morale of the staff.
Show appreciation.
  • Have accurate information.
  • Have faith in the administrators.
  • Have safe atmosphere to express and ask questions.
  • Look at new things while understanding the importance of traditional things.