They must live in the school district and pay taxes.
They are elected by voters in each school district.
They volunteer their time and expertise and are not paid.
They are not elected representatives of a political party. Their loyalty is to students.
They work as a team to make decisions for all the students in their community.
They care about children and want to serve their community.
The board establishes the goals and vision of the district, with input from the community, and evaluates the results.
The board develops and approves rules to help schools operate for student success.
The only employee the board supervises and evaluates. Day-to-day school operations are delegated to this position.
Approves the budget proposed by the Superintendent and ensures funding supports district goals.
Shares district information with local legislators and the community to secure resources necessary for student success.
More Info
MoInfo