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The Role of the School Board in Educational Leadership

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What is the primary role of a school board?

  1. To manage the day-to-day operations of the school district

  2. To hire and fire teachers

  3. To set educational policies and goals

  4. To approve the school budget

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for setting the educational policies and goals for the school district. This includes decisions about curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student discipline.

Who are the members of a school board?

  1. Elected officials

  2. Appointed officials

  3. School administrators

  4. Teachers

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

School board members are typically elected by the community. In some cases, they may be appointed by the mayor or city council.

What is the term of office for a school board member?

  1. One year

  2. Two years

  3. Three years

  4. Four years

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term of office for a school board member is typically four years.

What are the powers and duties of a school board?

  1. To set educational policies and goals

  2. To hire and fire teachers

  3. To approve the school budget

  4. To manage the day-to-day operations of the school district

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The school board has the power to set educational policies and goals, hire and fire teachers, approve the school budget, and manage the day-to-day operations of the school district.

What are the challenges facing school boards today?

  1. Declining enrollment

  2. Increasing costs

  3. Changing demographics

  4. Accountability pressures

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

School boards today are facing a number of challenges, including declining enrollment, increasing costs, changing demographics, and accountability pressures.

How can school boards improve their effectiveness?

  1. By increasing transparency

  2. By engaging stakeholders

  3. By developing a strategic plan

  4. By providing professional development for board members

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

School boards can improve their effectiveness by increasing transparency, engaging stakeholders, developing a strategic plan, and providing professional development for board members.

What is the role of the school board in the hiring and firing of teachers?

  1. The school board is responsible for hiring and firing all teachers.

  2. The school board is responsible for hiring teachers, but the principal is responsible for firing teachers.

  3. The school board is responsible for firing teachers, but the principal is responsible for hiring teachers.

  4. The school board has no role in the hiring and firing of teachers.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for hiring teachers, but the principal is responsible for firing teachers. This is because the principal is the educational leader of the school and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school.

What is the role of the school board in the development of the school budget?

  1. The school board is responsible for developing the school budget.

  2. The school board is responsible for approving the school budget.

  3. The school board has no role in the development of the school budget.

  4. The school board is responsible for both developing and approving the school budget.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for approving the school budget. This is because the school budget is a legal document that must be approved by the school board before it can be implemented.

What is the role of the school board in the management of the day-to-day operations of the school district?

  1. The school board is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school district.

  2. The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school district.

  3. The school board has no role in the management of the day-to-day operations of the school district.

  4. The school board is responsible for both managing the day-to-day operations of the school district and hiring the superintendent.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school district. This is because the superintendent is the chief executive officer of the school district.

What is the role of the school board in the evaluation of the superintendent?

  1. The school board is responsible for evaluating the superintendent.

  2. The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, but the state department of education is responsible for evaluating the superintendent.

  3. The school board has no role in the evaluation of the superintendent.

  4. The school board is responsible for both hiring and evaluating the superintendent.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for evaluating the superintendent. This is because the superintendent is the chief executive officer of the school district and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school district.

What is the role of the school board in the development of educational policies and goals?

  1. The school board is responsible for developing educational policies and goals.

  2. The school board is responsible for approving educational policies and goals.

  3. The school board has no role in the development of educational policies and goals.

  4. The school board is responsible for both developing and approving educational policies and goals.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for both developing and approving educational policies and goals. This is because the school board is the governing body of the school district and is responsible for setting the direction of the school district.

What is the role of the school board in the implementation of educational policies and goals?

  1. The school board is responsible for implementing educational policies and goals.

  2. The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, who is responsible for implementing educational policies and goals.

  3. The school board has no role in the implementation of educational policies and goals.

  4. The school board is responsible for both implementing educational policies and goals and hiring the superintendent.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, who is responsible for implementing educational policies and goals. This is because the superintendent is the chief executive officer of the school district and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school district.

What is the role of the school board in the evaluation of educational policies and goals?

  1. The school board is responsible for evaluating educational policies and goals.

  2. The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, who is responsible for evaluating educational policies and goals.

  3. The school board has no role in the evaluation of educational policies and goals.

  4. The school board is responsible for both evaluating educational policies and goals and hiring the superintendent.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for evaluating educational policies and goals. This is because the school board is the governing body of the school district and is responsible for setting the direction of the school district.

What is the role of the school board in the development of the school district's strategic plan?

  1. The school board is responsible for developing the school district's strategic plan.

  2. The school board is responsible for approving the school district's strategic plan.

  3. The school board has no role in the development of the school district's strategic plan.

  4. The school board is responsible for both developing and approving the school district's strategic plan.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for both developing and approving the school district's strategic plan. This is because the school board is the governing body of the school district and is responsible for setting the direction of the school district.

What is the role of the school board in the implementation of the school district's strategic plan?

  1. The school board is responsible for implementing the school district's strategic plan.

  2. The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, who is responsible for implementing the school district's strategic plan.

  3. The school board has no role in the implementation of the school district's strategic plan.

  4. The school board is responsible for both implementing the school district's strategic plan and hiring the superintendent.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The school board is responsible for hiring the superintendent, who is responsible for implementing the school district's strategic plan. This is because the superintendent is the chief executive officer of the school district and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school district.

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