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What Does A School Board Do?
Why do we elect a school board to govern our schools? In our democratic system, every governmental agency requires citizen oversight. Our system of oversight also provides several advantages in educating students. This system enables citizens to hold the school district accountable for the two valuable assets entrusted to it - the citizens' children and the citizens' money. Our students learn best if the community truly cares about education and communicates that value at every opportunity. The effective school board advocates on behalf of the district, the students and the importance of learning.
Because the school board serves the community, members must work with the public as they establish the mission and direction of education. It is up to the school board to engage the community in public education. A board member must be a skilled decision-maker, team player, a public-education advocate, a vital link between community and school, and a policy maker. As a public employer, the school board establishes policies that govern the recruitment, employment, supervision, evaluation and dismissal of employees.
Embedded in most district policies is the understanding that an individual board member has no authority. Only a majority of the board, meeting in public, has the authority to make decisions.
Below are some of the roles of the entire School Board, the School Board Chair and the Superintendent:
Board Roles
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Board Chair Roles
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Superintendent's Roles
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The Oregon School Boards Association has several resources and trainings available on their website, below are a few links available for new board members:
