Boardsmanship Quiz Bowl 2
This is a 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on boardsmanship and legal issues.
1. The law requires a board to allow citizens to speak at every meeting.
True
False
2. A husband and wife may serve on the same school board.
True
False
3. The U.S. Constitution provides for a system of free public education in this country.
True
False
4. Statewide oversight of education in Nebraska began in what year?
1869
1888
1902
5. A board may remove a member if he or she misses more than two consecutive regular meetings without being excused by a majority of the remaining members.
True
False
6. At a regular meeting, the board has a right to modify the agenda to include items that were unforeseen at the time the packet was sent out.
True
False
7. The board president may not make or second motions.
True
False
8. Every public school in Nebraska is required by law to prominently display both the American and state flags on school grounds.
True
False
9. The minutes of a regular board meeting must be written and available for inspection prior to a special meeting scheduled to be held within three days.
True
False
10. If a member “calls the question,” the board must cease debate and vote on the pending item.
True
False