Fort Cherry School Board Meeting, September 26, 2011 . . .
For those of you who were unable to attend the Fort Cherry School Board meeting last night, Robert Rutledge was appointed to fill Mike Duran’s seat until the election in November.
As a former board member, Mr. Rutledge is well aware of the duties of the school board.
For the benefit of those who may be unaware, the school board has full power to carry out decisions for the district, which include:
· recruits, hires and evaluates the superintendent
· hires all staff, typically at the recommendation of the superintendent
· approves building projects
· approves textbooks
· approves purchases
· levies taxes and issues bonds
· sets policy for the schools
· enacts rules and regulations to implement policy
· has the final decision on expulsion and suspension
· fill vacancies on the board between elections
School directors serve without pay and must take an oath of office.
Board President Brant Miller administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Rutledge.
Oath of Office:
School Director Oath of Office
24 PS 3-321
24 PS 3-321
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.
Welcome, Mr. Rutledge.
In order to do what is right and just for the students, staff, and residents of FC, the remaining board members may want to examine their actions and be sure that they are true to the Oath of Office as well.
