BA - SCHOOL BOARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The management and control of the public school system is the primary purpose of the Board of Education. The Board shall strive to achieve the following goals:

1. To concentrate the Board's collective effort on its policy-making and planning responsibilities.

2. To formulate board policies which provide an educational program of high quality that meets the needs of the students.

3. To adopt businesslike administrative practices which contribute to efficiency, economy and quality in the operation of the school system.

4. To provide the Superintendent with sufficient and adequate guidelines for implementing board policies.

5. To maintain effective communication with the public the Board serves and with staff and students in order to maintain awareness of attitudes, opinions, desires and ideas.

6. To conduct board business openly, soliciting and encouraging broad-based involvement in the Board's decision-making processes by public, students and staff.