I.A-Board of Ed-MissionMembership

Mission Statement: The mission of Rogue Community College is each learner's success. We nurture hope, fill educational gaps and empower people to change their lives. Through teaching and service, we model respect, dignity and integrity and provide leadership that focuses on the individual.

Rogue Community College enriches its community by embracing equality and diversity. We anticipate the changes in our dynamic world and take the necessary risks to assure access to all learners.

Core Values: ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE serves its community by providing opportunities for education. This service is advanced by our dedication to these core values:

COURAGE empowers us to provide leadership, to take risks, to welcome change and to persevere. It sustains exploration, inquiry and critical thinking.

INTEGRITY binds us to fairness and truth, to honesty, and to actions and philosophies that meet the highest ethical standards.

RESPECT cultivates a personally and intellectually open environment that honors individuality and the strength created by diversity. It calls for freedom of expression with responsibility.

Previous Policy No.: 6120
Amended: January 17, 1979
Adopted: March 13, 1991
Revised: May 21, 1996
Approved: June 14, 1997
Amended/Approved: November 17, 1998
Adopted: January 19, 1999
Amended/Approved: October 19, 2004

The Rogue Community College Board of Education derives its authority from the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). The board is subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, the ORS, the rules and regulations of the Oregon State Board of Education, and the expressed will of the district electorate. Board members serve without pay except that the district provides actual and necessary expenses incurred by the Board members in authorized travel or college business.

The Board of Education shall consist of seven (7) members; two (2) residing in Josephine County (Zones 1 and 2 below) and five (5) residing in Jackson County (Zones 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 below). These members shall be elected from the zones described below by the qualified electors of the entire district.

The boundaries encompassing the following Josephine and Jackson County precincts (effective July 1, 2001) are:

Authority: ORS 201.170 and 201.070
Previous Policy No: 1110
Amended: March 15, 1978
Approved: June 14, 1997
Amended: May 30, 2001
Reviewed: October 19, 2004

The Board of Education, assisted by the President, shall assist each new member-elect to understand its functions, policies, and procedures before taking office. The following methods shall be employed:

The member-elect shall be provided materials developed by the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) and Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) on the job and responsibilities of being a board member, and will be encouraged to take part in orientation sessions provided by these organizations.

The member-elect shall be invited to attend all Board meetings and work sessions, and upon being duly sworn in, executive sessions, and to participate in discussions.

The College President shall supply material pertinent to meetings and shall explain its use.

The incoming member shall be invited to meet with the College President and other administrative personnel to discuss college services.

Copies of Board policies, the current budget document, and appropriate college administrative procedures shall be made available.

Board members shall be encouraged to attend workshops, association meetings and new Board member orientation, when available.

Board members elect are encouraged to meet individually with other Board members.

The term of office of all Board of Education members shall begin on July 1 following the date of election. Board members must qualify by taking the oath of office within 30 days after their election and before assuming the duties of office.

Previous Policy No.: 1530
Confirmed: May 17, 1978
Amended: March 16, 1983
Approved: June 14, 1997
Approved: October 19, 2004

Vacancies: If a vacancy occurs on the Rogue Community College Board of Education, the Board shall appoint a member from the same zone to fill the vacancy until the next election.

Elections: Directors shall be elected in conformity with state requirements.

Polling places and election precincts shall be established and revised from time to time by the Board of Education in cooperation with the County Clerk.

Serial levies, bond issues and similar items may be submitted on election dates authorized by the legislature.

Amended: March 15, 1978
Amended: March 16, 1983
Approved: June 14, 1999
Approved: October 19, 2005