school district governing boards; training
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Overview
This bill updates the training requirements for members of school district governing boards in Arizona. It mandates that new board members complete an eight-hour training program covering topics like school finance, fiduciary duties, and community engagement. Existing board members whose terms begin after the bill’s effective date must also complete the training within a year of their appointment. The bill also establishes a process for the auditor general to review and approve training programs, and includes provisions to disqualify board members who have failed to complete the training or who are related to current board members.
Key provisions
- Requires new school district governing board members to complete an eight-hour training program on school finance and related topics.
- Mandates training for existing board members whose terms begin after the bill’s effective date.
- Establishes a process for the auditor general to review and approve training programs.
- Creates a mechanism to disqualify board members who fail to complete the required training.
- Specifies that the county school superintendent is responsible for providing the training program.
- Requires board members to notify the county school superintendent of completion of the training.
- Addresses eligibility requirements for board members, including residency and lack of sex offender registration.
- Defines ‘household of residence’ for the purpose of determining familial relationships.
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