Continuing Education of Trustees
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Category: Board
Policy Number: 108
Title: Continuing Education of Trustees
Guidelines and Procedures:
- Trustees are encouraged to attend workshops and conferences and to participate in other programs in order to become and remain informed of current and projected trends in library services and to develop specific skills in order to adequately fulfill their position.
- Funding will be made available whenever possible, and within budget constraints, to achieve these goals.
- New Trustees are encouraged to attend any and all educational opportunities available to them locally. After being a board member for a period of one year, Trustees will be eligible to attend out of town conferences and workshops.
- The number of conference attendees will depend on funds available and will be decided on a rotating basis.