Board of Education

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The Board of Education is the elected or appointed body responsible for setting policies, overseeing administration, and guiding the educational direction of a public school district.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf education authority
governing body
public body
school district governing body
composedOf board members
school board trustees
governs public school district
public schools within its jurisdiction
hasRole adopts curriculum standards at district level
adopts strategic plans for the district
approves district policies and regulations
approves major contracts and expenditures
approves school calendars
approves school district budget
authorizes opening and closing of schools in the district
engages with parents and community stakeholders
ensures compliance with state and federal education laws
evaluates district performance
guides educational direction of a school district
hires and evaluates the superintendent
monitors student achievement data
oversees collective bargaining with teachers’ unions
oversees school district administration
represents community interests in education
sets educational policies
sets graduation requirements at district level
sets policies on equity and inclusion in schools
sets policies on school safety
sets policies on staff hiring and evaluation
sets policies on student discipline
mayBe appointed body
elected body
meetsAt public board meetings
memberOf local government structure
must comply with open meeting laws in many jurisdictions
operatesAt district level
local level
operatesIn public education sector
oversees academic programs at district level
district accountability systems
district central office administration
district facilities planning
implementation of district policies
superintendent
use of district financial resources
primaryGoal ensure effective governance of the school district
improve educational outcomes for students
subjectTo federal education regulations
state education laws

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subject surface form: Bolling v. Sharpe
this entity surface form: District of Columbia school authorities
Coweta County School System governedBy Board of Education
Durham Public Schools governedBy Board of Education
this entity surface form: Durham Public Schools Board of Education
this entity surface form: Board of Education of Half Hollow Hills Central School District
this entity surface form: Kings Park Central School District Board of Education
1902 Education Act relatedTo Board of Education