Board Responsibilities

performing responsibilities

The Board sets the direction for the community' s schools

Focus on student learning and assessment needs, using 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 the driving force for all district efforts

The Board establishes an effective, efficient structure for the school district

The Board demonstrates support through 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 board approved district policies
Ensure a positive personnel climate exists
Be knowledgeable enough about district efforts to explain them to the public

The Board ensures 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

The Board Demonstrates community leadership

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 of the district
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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