BOT 5.01pr - Board Civility and Respect : Procedure

Trustees or speakers before the Board will not engage in behavior which a reasonable person would find embarrassing, offensive, or humiliating. Honest feedback on agenda items can be communicated in a manner that maintains the dignity of the individual yet identifies serious concerns with performance or conduct. Examples of inappropriate behaviors may include but are not limited to:

• Screaming or yelling.
• Sarcasm with an apparent intent to humiliate.
• Arrogance or condescending behaviors or comments.
• Insubordination.
• Retaliatory actions.
• Use of email, behaviors, or comments that publicly offend, degrade, or humiliate members of the college community.

Trustees are expected to display and engage in respectful and collaborative behavior, including but not limited to:

• Supporting a decision once it has been made and moving forward.
• Listening attentively and seeking to understand one another’s perspectives.
• Providing adequate information prior to Trustee meetings – no “blind-siding.”
• Refraining from interrupting a speaker.

Individuals giving presentations or making public comments at Trustee meetings shall conform to the Civility and Respect Standards described above.

GLOSSARY TERMS
Board of Trustee(s)

RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
BOT 1.0 Board of Trustees Bylaws

BOT 5.0 Board Civility and Respect

 

SOURCE INFORMATION
(was) B 3.7 Trustees’ Civility and Respect Policy

CONTENT OWNER. The primary responsibility for this policy belongs to:
Office of the President, Secretary of the Board of Trustees

REVIEW PERIOD
Three years. Requires President’s recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

REVIEW HISTORY
2022-Nov 10  Reviewed, Board Resolution 22-11-2

2019-Nov 14  Revised, Board Resolution 19-11-1

2017-Nov 02  Reviewed, Board Resolution 17-11-2

2017-Feb 09  Revised, Board Resolution 17-2-1

2011-May 12  Revised, Board Resolution 11-5-3

2010-Nov 09  Approved, Board Resolution 10-11-A