Board and Superintendent Roles

  • The Role of the School Board is to:

    • Set Policies
    • Prioritize and keep District resources focused on student learning
    • Approve the budget
    • Hire and evaluate the Superintendent
    • Listen to and represent the community
    • Be an advocate for public education
    • Be supportive of students, staff, and administration
    • Support participation and involvement in decision-making
    • Direct concerns or criticisms to the Superintendent in a timely manner
    • Support actions taken by the Board and clearly differentiate personal opinion from decisions when speaking in the district

     

    The Role of the Superintendent is to:

    • Provide recommendations and implement board policy
    • Build a positive environment throughout the district
    • Serve as a resource to the board
    • Recommend for hire and supervise all district staff
    • Act as the primary district communicator
    • Provide support, leadership, and vision for the district
    • Bring options and recommendations to the board
    • Ensure district and staff accountability
    • Manage and delegate the work of the district
  •