BBA
BOARD  POWERS  AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

The Board shall act as the general agent of the state of Arizona in carrying out its duties pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-321 et seq., and such other laws, rules, and regulations as may be implemented or established from time to time.

The Board is authorized under the laws of the state of Arizona to adopt all needed policies and regulations for the organization, evaluation, and governance in the District.

The Board performs the following basic functions necessary to the discharging of its responsibilities: legislative, executive, and appraisal:

A.  The legislative function is the policy-making aspect of the school system.  It is the policy of the Board to retain and exercise full legislative authority and control over the schools by adopting general policies or by acting directly in matters not covered by its policies.

B.  The executive function of the Board is concerned with placing in operation existing Board policy.  Most of this function is delegated by the Board to its executive and administrative officer, the Superintendent.

C.  The appraisal function involves the determination of the efficiency of the school operation and an evaluation of the educational program of the District based on the policies as outlined in the policy manual.

Adopted:  February 22, 2022

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
15-321
15-341
15-342
A.G.O.
I81-054

CROSS REF.:
KI - Visitors to Schools