SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS

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The State of Missouri must establish and maintain free public schools in accordance with the Missouri Constitution and state law. The State has delegated certain responsibilities to local school districts. This school district is governed by a seven-director School Board. Directors are elected or appointed in accordance with law.

The official name of the school district shall be Seneca R-VII. In accordance with state law, the Board of Education shall keep a common seal with which to attest its official acts relative to district operations.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information.

Adopted: 9/18/03

Revised:

Cross Refs: BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

BBB, School Board Elections

BBBA, Board Member Qualifications

BBE, Unexpired Term Fulfillment/Vacancies

Legal Refs: §§ 162.261, .311, .459, RSMo.

Mo. Const., Art. IX, § 1 (a)

Seneca R-VII School District, Seneca, Missouri

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