208.0 School Board Policies

SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES

A. It is generally agreed that any statement of Board policies should be based upon a recognition of three distinct principles of school control and management:

1. Legislative Function. The Board should formulate policies for the general management of the school or schools in the district.
2. Executive Function. The Board should delegate in writing to the Superintendent its executive and administrative duties and responsibilities necessary for carrying out its policies, and should hold the Superintendent accountable.
3. Appraisal Function. The Board should hold the Superintendent responsible for furnishing complete information necessary for the Board's final evaluation of the school program.

B. Rules and regulations should be guiding principles rather than detailed instructions. They should reflect policy rather than administrative procedure, which is the responsibility of the Superintendent.

C. Rules and regulations should be a part of the minutes as a record of the School Board and are not to be modified except with the consent of the School Board.