Operating Standard
Type: Board
Responsible: President
Related Policies:
B2000 Unity of Control
B4000 (Section 1) Governance Commitment
B4000 (Section 3) Board Authority & Responsibility
B4001 (Section 8) Trustee Orientation
Linked Procedures: None
Related Laws: 110 ILCS 805
Related Standards: None
HLC Criterion: 2C, 5A, 5B, 5C
Statement
Every voting member of the Board shall complete a minimum of four hours of professional development leadership training (during the first, third and fifth year of their term) to cover such topics as (but not limited to):
- Open Meetings Law
- Community College & Labor Law
- Freedom on Information Law
- Contract Law
- Sexual Violence on Campus
- Financial Oversight/Accountability/Audits/Fiduciary Responsibility
Trainings may be provided by an association established for the purpose of training Community College District Board Trustees or by other qualified providers approved by the State Board.
| Change Log | Governance Unit: Board of Trustees |
| Date | Description of Change |
| 06-15-23 | Added Operating Standard |
| 08-15-24 | Board Reviewed, No Changes |