The Role of Boards of Education
"School Boards have a duty to govern districts and their schools in accordance with specified powers in a fiscally responsible and cost effective manner. They have a responsibility to:
* ensure that schools provide students with opportunities for a quality education; to set education policies that reflect the aspirations of the community and that are consistent with overall provincial guidelines;
* provide leadership and encouragement to schools and the community; to cooperate with the community and social service agencies in the delivery of non-educational support services to students;
*focus on the following areas of district concern:
1. implementation of provincial and local education programs;
2. school finance and facilities;
3. student access and achievement;
4. teaching performance;
5. accountability to parents, taxpayers, the community and to the Province."
School Act
Excerpt: Statement of Education Policy Order
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