BOARD of EDUCATION

Who is the Board of Education?

The Board consists of nine members who are elected by you to serve a three-year term.  You choose three Board members each year in the school election held on the third Tuesday in April.  This method of arranging their terms of office insures that six experienced Board members are serving at all times.  The Board of Education functions as state officers who have legislatively conferred local responsibility.  The Board has a judicial role in addition to its policy-making duties and oversight functions.  As elected officials, Board members represent the public in:

·         Defining the philosophy of the district

·         Setting goals and objectives to achieve educational progress

·         Employing professional educators and support staff to meet the goals

·         Establishing policies for the operation of the school district

·         Evaluating the effectiveness of district programs and services

·         Developing a budget consistent with educational needs and community resources

·         Communicating community needs and concerns of the district

What does the Board of Education do?

The Board is the district’s policymaking body. Its primary task is the formulation and evaluation of all policies necessary for the operation of the school district. Your Board of Education is the legislative branch of the school district.  Examples of the Board’s legal responsibilities include appointing and dismissing personnel, and adopting an annual budget.