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Policy Date: 02/20/2024

HSD File: BIB
HOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD MEMBER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Hooksett School Board places a high priority on the importance of a planned and continuing
program of in-service education for its members. The central purpose of the program is to enhance
the quality and effectiveness of public school governance in our community. The Board will attempt to
plan specific in-service activities designed to assist board members in their efforts to improve their skills
as members of a policy-making body; to expand their knowledge about trends, issues, and new ideas
affecting the continued welfare of our local schools; and to deepen their insights into the nature of
leadership in a modern democratic society.

Funds shall be budgeted annually to support the program. The public shall be kept informed through
the news media about the Hooksett School Board’s continuing in-service education and the programs
anticipated for short and long-range benefits to our schools.

The Hooksett Board regards the following as the kinds of activities and services appropriate for
implementing this policy:

1. Participation in school board conferences, workshops, and conventions.

2. District-sponsored training sessions for board members.

3. Subscriptions to publications addressed to the concerns of board members.

In order to control both the investment of time and funds necessary to implement this policy, the Board
establishes these principles and procedures:

1. A calendar of school board conferences, conventions, and workshops shall be maintained by the
Superintendent or designee. The Board will periodically decide which meetings appear to be most
promising in terms of producing direct and indirect benefits to the Hooksett School District.

2. Funds for participation at such meetings will be budgeted on an annual basis. When funds are
limited, the Board will designate which of its members would be the most appropriate to participate
at a given meeting.

3. Board members shall be reimbursed their expenses in attending approved development
opportunities.

4. When a conference, convention, or workshop is not attended by the full Board, those who do
participate will be requested to share information, recommendations, and materials acquired at the
meeting.

Hooksett School Board members are encouraged to attend workshops presented by the state and
national school boards associations.

Adopted: November 6, 2001
Revised: February 20, 2024