150 - SCHOOL BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES
The Board has control over local school matters subject to limitations imposed by state and federal laws and regulations and the will of local residents as expressed in district elections. The Board believes its major responsibilities are:1. To determine educational standards and goals for the school district.
2. To exercise educational leadership and adopt policies for the operation of the local schools.
3. To employ a district administrator.
4. To authorize the appointment of teachers and other staff members.
5. To secure money for school operational needs, building programs and to authorize
specific expenditures.
6. To express and represent the views of the community in matters affecting education.
7. To interpret the educational program and needs to the community.
The Board shall perform the duties and follow the powers vested in it as outlined in the state statutes. In addition, the Board may do all things reasonable to promote the cause of education, including establishing, providing, and improving District programs, functions and activities for the benefit of students.
Legal Ref: Sections 118.001, 120.12, 120.13 Wisconsin Statutes
Cross Ref: 151 Board Operational Goals
151.1 Goal Setting
152 Policy Development
161 Board Member Authority
Adopted: September 17, 2007
Posted: 11/02/2007 07:04:36 am