9600-Office Duties-Chairperson

1. The Chairperson shall preside at all of the meetings of the Newtown Board of Education (the “Board”). 

2. The Chairperson shall serve as the Board's spokesperson. 

3. The Chairperson shall appoint the chair and members of all standing and special committees. 

4. The Chairperson shall serve as an ex officio member on all committees. 

5. The Chairperson shall consult with the Superintendent in the planning of the Board’s agendas. 

6. The Chairperson shall confer with the Superintendent on crucial matters which may occur between Board meetings, 

7. The Chairperson shall act as the Board’s representative for the purposes of consultation with Board legal counsel when appropriate, and may authorize other Board members to consult with Board counsel when appropriate. 

8. The Chairperson shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to the Chairperson by the Board. 

ADOPTED: April 7, 2026 Newtown Public Schools Newtown, CT