Visionary Leadership: Aligning Vision and Goals with Policy

Question 1

Where does the Local School Board derive it’s power from?

Answer 1

is a legal agency of the state deriving its power from the state’s constitution, laws and judicial decisions, it typically shares power with the larger department of education

Question 2

The School Board has the authority to create policies, rules and regulations regarding school operations including: (8)

Answer 2

1. overall system organization,
2. site planning,
3. construction, and demolition,
4. finance and budgets (including salaries and equipment),
5. staffing and contract negotiations,
6. school calendar,
7. attendance policies (students and staff),
8. curriculum materials