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Rule Number: 142
Rule Title: FUNCTIONS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Rule Text: It shall be the primary function of each Standing Committee of the Board of Education: A. To undertake and complete such inquiries, investigations and studies as the Board may assign to any such Committee for the purpose of presenting communications, recommendations or reports to the Board. B. To initiate and pursue such inquiries, investigations and studies respecting matters within the province of the Committee concerned as may be approved by a majority thereof, for the purpose of eventually directing appropriate communications, recommendations and reports to the Board; provided, however, that no such Committee project shall be initiated without informing the Board respecting the general objective and plan of such proposed inquiry, investigation or study, either by statement made by the Committee Chairperson at open meeting of the Board and recorded in the minutes or by memorandum in writing signed by a majority of said Committee and filed with the Board. C. To process and present to the Board, communications, recommendations and reports submitted by the Superintendent of Schools to the Board through the Committee concerned. D. To review motions initiated by Board Members and propose amendments as needed, prior to action by the Board. E. To review all budget, legislative and administrative matters related to the functions of said Committee and make recommendations to the Board. F. To perform such other duties as may properly be assigned, from time to time to any such Committee by the Board. (Amended 11-18-85)
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