The responsibilities of the Board of Education are to:

• Determine an educational philosophy and priorities for the district and set goals and objectives accordingly.

• Select and employ a Superintendent as chief administrative officer of the school.

• Employ personnel upon nomination and recommendation of the Superintendent.

• Fix the compensation of all school personnel.

• Require and evaluate the reports of the Superintendent concerning the progress and the financial condition of the district.

• Select architects, purchase sites, initiate and approve building plans and specifications for new building and alterations or additions to present buildings.

• Consider and adopt an annual district budget prepared by the Superintendent and Business Manager.

• Contract for service and materials considered necessary and appropriate for the district.

• Adopt policies, plans and procedures to guide its officers and employees.

• Assist in presenting to the public the needs and progress of the school district.

• Provide for an annual audit for all school funds.

• Review the quality of instruction as required by law through the process of an adopted evaluation procedure of certified employees.

• Perform the specific duties imposed upon the Board by Kansas Statutes.

• Advise and counsel the Superintendent on his recommendations concerning the schools.