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Board recommends tabling ASBA bylaw vote and encourages members to attend Oct. 18 webinar
Summary
A board member told the Somerton Elementary District board that proposed ASBA bylaw changes are under consideration and recommended delaying a district vote until the Dec. 13 deadline; members were urged to register for an Oct. 18 ASBA webinar to ask questions.
A board member raised proposed governance changes from the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) and recommended the Somerton Elementary District Board delay action until the association—s Dec. 13 deadline.
The board member said the ASBA governance committee has proposed modifications intended to improve transparency, accountability and member engagement. Board members were reminded that a webinar is scheduled for Oct. 18 and were encouraged to register and ask questions, and the board agreed to allow time for individual review before voting.
What happens next: the board will not vote on the bylaw changes at its Oct. meeting; members who want more information were asked to attend the ASBA webinar and bring questions back to the board before the Dec. 13 vote deadline.
Quote (from meeting): "I think it'll give us a month if anyone wants to do their own research if you guys have any questions register for that webinar" (Board member).
