Board of Education
What is a School Board?
A school board is a legislative body of citizens called school directors, who are elected locally by their fellow citizens and who serve as agents of the state Legislature. Each board consists of nine members who serve four-year terms of office, without pay.
School directors, although locally elected, are really state officials, co-partners with the Legislature. They are designated by school law to administer the school system in each district.
About School Boards
- Why are School Boards necessary?
- What are the chief responsibilities of the School Board?
- What are some of the School Board's required duties?
- What are some of the School Board's permissive functions?
Why are School Boards necessary?
What are the chief responsibilities of the School Board?
What are some of the School Board's required duties?
What are some of the School Board's permissive functions?
Serving as a school board member is one of the most important responsibilities a citizen can undertake. Board members will establish educational standards to shape the future of their community and society.
Being a board member is a complex and varied job, often frustrating as they struggle long hours with problems that never seem to be resolved. But it also is rewarding, as they watch students achieve success and lead happy, productive lives as a result of an environment they help to improve.
School board members are charged, by law, with providing quality education for the youth of their community. They work for the best interests of all pupils and all citizens, a task requiring constant effort and a strong commitment to serving other people.