FILE:  BCBG

Cf:  ABCDA

VOTING METHOD AT BOARD MEETINGS

An affirmative vote by the majority of members present shall be necessary for the passage of any motion, except in such instances as the law, or other policies of the Iberville Parish School Board, may require a larger vote.  Every member present, including the president, shall be entitled to one (1) vote.

All voting shall be by mechanical tally board; or roll call. On votes which are not unanimous, the "yea" or "nay" vote of each member shall be recorded accordingly in the minutes.

A member of the School Board may abstain from voting on an issue before the School Board, whereby his/her vote shall be counted neither for nor against the issue voted upon.  In such cases, the School Board member shall state that he/she abstains from voting and the minutes shall reflect the member's abstention.

There shall be no representation by proxy of any member of the School Board at any time.  All members present are authorized to speak on issues, offer and second motions, and vote.

Reconsideration of action shall be according to Roberts Rules of Order, with the exception that matters voted on by the School Board shall not be brought up for reconsideration except by a majority vote of the School Board.

No action shall be taken by the School Board except as taken above at a properly called regular or special meeting.

Adopted:  October, 1978

Revised:  November, 1982

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:81, 18:602, 42:14, 42:1120

Atty. Gen. Op., #82-274, May 5, 1982

Iberville Parish School Board