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