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6130 | Role of the Board Policy

Date Approved: June 10 2014
Date Reviewed/Amended: November 19 2024

POLICY

The Board of Education is the corporate body elected by the voters.  The Board is responsible for providing educational programs & services to students attending District schools. Programs must be consistent with the requirements of government legislation and the values and expectations of local communities.

The decisions of the Board in a properly constituted meeting are those of the Corporate Board.

The Board shall govern in a manner characterized by

  1. the Strategic Plan
  2. understanding of and respect for the diversity of our communities through the creation and signing of Local Education & Partnership Agreements.
  3. strategic leadership
  4. community, regional, and provincial partnerships
  5. accountability
  6. advocacy for public education
  7. fiscal responsibility

The role of the Board is to govern and to set policy for the school district.

The Superintendent is responsible for management of operations for the school district under the School Act, Regulations, Minister of Education Orders, and Board Policies, and reporting to the Board.

REFERENCES
6510 - - Board Communications Policy
6310 - - Role of the Superintendent Policy
6140 - - Role of the Trustee and Trustee Code of Conduct Policy