Responsibilities
of the Board
The Board of Education is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is the board's responsibility to:
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Establish
policies for the operation of the district.
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Set
goals and develop a vision for the district.
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Build
community support and promote understanding of
public education.
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Develop
academic standards based on high expectations.
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Hire
a superintendent of schools.
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Take
action on matters only after consulting with the
superintendent.
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Attract
and retain excellent staff members.
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Work
to ensure that there are necessary funds for the
district, maintaining a balance between needs
and resources.