Article 8

INTERNAL BOARD POLICIES

Policy No. 8110

Internal Board Policies - Organization

Rules of Order
Parliamentary Procedure
In all matters not covered by policies of the Omaha Board of Education or by statute, the Omaha
Board of Education shall use Roberts Rules of Order, latest edition, as a guide. If the Board
modifies or departs from these Rules during a meeting, that modification or departure shall not
serve as actionable grounds for overturning decisions of the Board. The President shall decide all
questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Board.
Expectations of the Board of Education
In conducting the business of the Board of Education, it is expected that each Board Member is
committed to excellence and equity in public education, and in order to achieve that goal, Board
Members will strive to: place the educational welfare of all students attending the Omaha Public
Schools first; regularly attend all regularly scheduled board meetings, except for emergencies,
and become informed concerning the issues to be considered at those meetings; be open-minded
in the decision-making process and base decisions on the best data available; encourage and
respect the free expression of opinion by all Board Members; work with other Board Members to
establish effective Board policies and to delegate authority for the general daily administration of
the Omaha Public Schools to the Superintendent; raise issues of concern directly with the
President of the Board of Education or the Secretary of the Board of Education and be willing to
work on solutions to problems identified; be informed about current educational issues through
individual study and through participation in programs providing needed information, such as
those sponsored by state and national associations; avoid being placed in a position of conflict of
interest; support policies and programs that will best serve the interests of the Board of
Education as advocates for high quality education for all children; take no action that will
compromise the Board of Education and disclose no confidential information except as
authorized; act prudently when expending the funds of the school district, including observing a
strict standard of fiscal responsibility in incurring any Board-related expenses; and take an active
role in modeling and promoting good conduct with fellow Board Members.
Sanctions
Improper Board Member behavior may result in sanctions against that Board Member, which
may include public reprimand by the President of the Board of Education and/or the Board of
Education; removal from standing and/or special committees by the President of the Board of
Education and/or the appointing body of said committee.
Legal Reference:

Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-535

Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-583
Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-584
Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-562

Date of Adoption:

August 4, 2014

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