Board Responsibilities

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 a 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

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