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What does the Board do?
The Board of Education is made up of seven non-paid
citizens elected to serve overlapping terms of three years each.
New York State law does not limit the number of terms a board
member may serve.
The Board's powers and duties are derived from the State
Constitution, the laws of New York State and the rulings of the
New York State Commissioner of Education.
The Board's main responsibilities:
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Establish district policies;
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Develop an annual budget for
public approval;
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Approve or disapprove the
Superintendent's recommendations on personnel matters and
contracts;
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Review courses of study and
textbooks; and
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Act as a communication link
between residents and the Superintendent.
Other duties include defining the
district's philosophy, setting goals to achieve academic
objectives, planning for future needs, and authorizing certain
contracts.
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