ROLE OF THE BOARD

The general mandatory powers and duties of the board are defined in Title 18A of New Jersey statutes. Other sections of the statutes state or imply that a local board of education has full power to operate the local public schools as it deems fit in compliance with state and federal mandates and pertinent laws of the municipality. The Board functions only when in session. The Board of Education sees these as its required functions: Policy oversight The Board is responsible for the development of policy and for the employment of a chief school administrator who shall carry out its policies through the development and implementation of regulations. The Board is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of its policies and their implementation. This includes setting and evaluating goals in educational and financial areas. Educational planning The Board is responsible for requiring and acquiring reliable information from responsible sources that will enable it and the staff to work toward the continuing improvement of the educational program. Provision of financial resources The Board has major responsibilities for the adoption of a budget that will provide the wherewithal--in terms of buildings, staff, materials, and equipment--to enable the school system to carry out its functions