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Boardmanship
The role and function of a board of education are often misinterpreted by the public and in some instances by the board itself.
While the responsibility for public elementary and secondary schools is a function of the state, the Ohio legislature has essentially delegated the organization, administration and control of the public schools to boards of education. While boards have very broad powers, their authority is not unlimited. The courts have held that boards have only such authority as is expressly given by statute. The courts are not inclined to disturb the sound judgement of a board in the exercise of their powers if the board acted in good faith, was not arbitrary or unreasonable, and was not in clear violation of law.
A board's primary function is that of policy making. A board should have clear and concise policies to do the job it was elected to do. After policies have been adopted, administrative procedures are established. The board should then depend upon its superintendent to implement these policies goals and objectives through the agreed - to procedures.
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