A Board is a legal entity for providing a system of public education within a geographic area of the State of Indiana. The system was created by, and is governed by, State statutes.
The Board has the dual responsibility for implementing legal requirements pertaining to public education and for representing the citizens of the Corporation. While the Board has an obligation to determine and assess citizens desires, it is understood that when individuals are elected to represent citizens in the conduct of specified educational programs, they, at the same time, endow their representatives with the authority to exercise their best judgment in determining policies, making decisions, and approving procedures for carrying out the responsibility.
The Board declares and, thereby, reaffirms its intent to:
- maintain two-way communication with citizens of the Corporation. The Board shall keep them informed of the progress and problems of the Corporation, and the citizens shall be urged to bring their aspirations and concerns about the Corporation and its schools to the attention of this body;
- establish policies and make decisions on the basis of declared educational philosophy, goals, and valid data;
- act as a truly representative body for citizens in all matters related to programs and operations. The Board recognizes that ultimate responsibility for public education rests with the State, but the Board has been assigned specific authority through statute, and the Board shall not relinquish or fail to exercise that authority; and,
- refer compliments, suggestions and constructive criticism about operational matters directly to the Superintendent for appropriate consideration and action. Comments affecting policy will be routed through regular channels to the Board meeting agenda for consideration by the Board as a whole.