FILE:  BCBG

VOTING METHODS AT BOARD MEETINGS

An affirmative vote of a simple majority of members present and voting shall be necessary for the passage of any motion, except in such instances as the law or other policies of the Sabine Parish School Board that may require a larger vote.  Every member present, including the President, shall be entitled to one (1) vote.

A member of the School Board may abstain from voting on an issue before the School Board, whereby his/her vote shall be counted neither for nor against the issue voted upon.  In such cases the School Board member shall state that he/she abstains from voting and the minutes shall reflect the member's abstention.

All voting shall be by voice.  A roll call vote may be requested by any member and/or ordered by the President, with the vote of each member recorded in the minutes.  On voice votes, the name of each voting "nay" shall be recorded in the minutes.

There shall be no representation by proxy of any member of the School Board at any time.  All members present are authorized to speak on issues, offer and second motions, and vote.

Reconsideration of action shall be according to Robert's Rules of Order.  No action shall be taken by the School Board except as taken above at a properly called regular or special meeting.

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:81, 18:602, 42:14, 42:1120

Sabine Parish School Board