The Board of Trustees (herein after referred to as the “Board”) of the Gooding Joint School District No. 231 (herein after referred to as the “District”) is the governmental entity established by the State of Idaho to plan and direct all aspects of the District’s operations to the end that students shall have ample opportunity to achieve their individual and collective learning needs and to provide a thorough system of education.

The District in its corporate capacity may sue and be sued and may acquire, hold, and convey real and personal property necessary to its establishment, extension and existence. The District shall have authority to issue negotiable coupon bonds and incur such other debt, in the amounts and manner, as prescribed by law.

The policies of the Board define the organization of the Board and the manner of conducting its official business. The Board’s operating policies are those that the Board adopts from time to time to facilitate the performance of its responsibilities.

Legal Reference:

I.C. § 33-301 School districts bodies corporate

I.C. § 33-511 Maintenance of schools

I.C. § 33-512 Governance of schools

I.C. § 33-1612 Thorough system of public schools

Policy History:

Adopted on: December 13, 2011

Reviewed on: 10/9/2018