What is the board’s role versus the administration’s role in running our school system?

TL;DR: A school district uses our tax dollars to help us raise our children and the school board is the community’s accountability system. When the board doesn’t fulfill this role, trust erodes. A clear understanding and division of policy and goals from daily management allows us to build a bright future.

The school board and the administration have distinct but complementary roles in serving our students and community. The board is the governing body, setting the district's overall direction and ensuring accountability. Our primary responsibilities are to hire and oversee the superintendent and treasurer, establish district policies and long-range goals, and safeguard the fiscal health of our schools. In essence, we are the community's voice, ensuring that our schools reflect our shared values and that tax dollars are spent wisely to achieve our goals.

The administration, led by the superintendent, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the district. They are the experts in educational operations tasked with implementing the policies and goals set by the board.

I have focused on strengthening the board's governance role by leading initiatives in policy review, enhancing our legislative platform, and conducting regular performance reviews of the superintendent and treasurer. This clear division of responsibilities ensures that we have both strong strategic oversight and effective daily management, creating a system of accountability that serves our students, staff, and community.