SCHOOL BOARD
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What Board Members Do
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Establish a vision for the community’s schools and participate in strategic planning
- Develop effective policies and review them periodically
- Provide accountability to the community on student achievement
- Advocate for the needs of all students at the local, state and national levels
- Attend several meetings per month, including attendance and participation on Board standing committees (20+hours per week)
- Hire Superintendent and negotiate contract
- Evaluate the Superintendent annually
- Conduct student and employee appeals
- Approve or reject program proposals
- Develop, approve, and manage budget
- Adopt school calendar