The Board of Education derives its authority to govern the local schools directly from the Wisconsin Constitution and the state statutes. The River Valley School District is organized as a K-12 common school district; therefore, the Board shall govern accordingly.
Number of Board Members
The Board shall consist of nine (9) members elected at large to represent specific geographic areas.
Terms of Office
Board members shall serve for a term of three years and/or until their successors are elected and qualified.
LEGAL REF.: Sections 17.26 Wisconsin Statutes
120.01(2)
120.06(2) & (3)
Wisconsin Constitution, Article X - Section 3
CROSS REF.: Policy #131 - School Board Elections
Policy #133 - Filling Board Vacancies
Policy #150 - School Board Powers and Duties
APPROVED: February 9, 1989
REVISED: August 8, 1996
APPROVED: August 22, 1996
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