We set the direction for the community’s schools

Focus on student learning

Assess needs/baseline data

Generate, review or revise setting direction documents (beliefs, vision, priorities, strategic goals, success indicators)

Ensure an appropriate inclusive process is used

Ensure these documents are driving force for all district efforts

We establish an effective and efficient structure for the school district

Employ the superintendent and set policy for hiring of other personnel

Oversee the development of and adopt policies

Set a direction for and adopt the curriculum

Establish budget priorities, adopt the budget and oversee facilities issues

Provide direction for and vote to accept collective bargaining agreements

We provide support through our behavior and actions

Act with professional demeanor that models the district’s beliefs and vision

Make decisions and provide resources that support mutually agreed upon priorities and goals

Uphold district policies the board has approved

Ensure a positive personnel climate exists

Be knowledgeable enough about district efforts to explain them to the public

We ensure accountability to the public

Evaluate the superintendent

Monitor, review and revise policies

Serve as a judicial and appeals body

Monitor student achievement and program effectiveness and require program
changes as indicated

Monitor and adjust district finances

Monitor the collective bargaining process

We act as community leaders

Speak with a common voice about district priorities, goals and issues

Engage and involve the community in district schools and activities

Communicate clear information about policies, programs and fiscal condition

Educate the community and the media about the issues facing the district and public education

Advocate for children, district programs and public education to the general public, community leaders and local, state and national leaders