VOTE411 Voter Guide

The job of the school board is to make policies; the superintendent is charged with administering the policies. The school board’s areas of responsibility include:Goal Setting: The district vision is translated into long- and short-term goals. The board establishes the structure to accomplish the vision, and periodically evaluates the results.Policy: Establishes policy for the district and shares in policy development.Designating and Evaluating the Superintendent: Recruits, hires and evaluates the performance of the superintendent.Budget: Reviews the budget submitted by the superintendent and aligns the funding priorities with the district goals.Curriculum: Approves recommended curriculum and textbooks based on standards, goals and policies established by the board. Review and evaluate curriculum as it relates to student assessment results.Staffing and Appraisal: Adopts policies governing salaries and salary schedules, terms and conditions of employment, fringe benefits, leave and professional development, and employee evaluations.Facilities: Determines school facility needs and communicates proposed construction plans to the community.Source: Michigan Association of School Boards (https://masb.org/school-boards.aspx)