School Board

Understanding the Role of Your School Board

Have you ever wondered what your school board members actually do? Many people have questions about their roles and responsibilities. Let's shed some light on the important work they do!  A good place to look for these roles is in the Mississippi Code, Mississippi School Boards Association, and the Mississippi Department of Education.

The Mississippi Code outlines the role of school board members. They govern by establishing policies that guide the school district's operations. These policies provide a framework for solving problems.  The board policies must align with state and federal law.  

School board members focus on the "what," not the "how." They set the direction and guidelines, while school administrators handle the day-to-day operations. This ensures that the board can focus on big-picture issues like student achievement, mission, vision, and goal setting.

One of the most crucial roles of the board is to ensure student success. By setting effective policies, they create an environment that supports achievement in areas of learning and growth.  

Process Standard 1 of the accreditation standards emphasizes the importance of board governance through policy. This helps to maintain accountability and ensures that the district is operating efficiently.  Failure to comply with Process Standard 1 shall result in immediate downgrade of the district's accreditation status to probation or withdrawn as indicated in Accreditation policy of MDE.

We appreciate the dedication and hard work of our school board members. Their commitment to our district is invaluable.