Five residents who must be registered voters are elected to 3-year staggered terms with authority to select, supervise and terminate the Superintendent; review and approve budgets for public education; and establish educational goals and policies for the public schools consistent with the requirements of law and state-wide goals and standards established by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The School Committee meets an average of once per week. Each member also serves as a liaison to other boards and commissions.