Role Of The Board
Policy 2-104
Scope:
The Governing Board is elected to provide leadership and citizen oversight for the District. The Board should be responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community.
1. Generally
The Governing Board shall exercise the powers and perform the duties prescribed by law in the governance of the District. The Board is authorized to establish and finance any program or activity that is not in conflict with, inconsistent with, or preempted by law.
2. Key Roles
By way of illustration and not limitation, the Governing Board exercises the following roles:
Employing the Superintendent and setting policy for hiring of other personnel
Overseeing the development and adoption of policies
Establishing academic expectations and adopting the curriculum and instructional materials
Establishing budget priorities and adopting the budget
Providing safe, adequate facilities that support the District’s instructional program
Setting parameters for negotiations with employee organizations and ratifying collective bargaining agreements
3. Community Involvement
The Governing Board shall maintain open and effective communication with parents, students, staff, and community members in order to receive input and provide information regarding District programs, policies, and operations.
The Board shall consider community input in its decision-making process while exercising its authority in accordance with applicable law.
Individual Board members shall not act on behalf of the Board in responding to community concerns except as authorized by the Board.