Board of Education

 

Responsibilities

 

• exercising educational leadership and drafting policies for the operation of the local schools

• employing a Superintendent of Schools and authorizing the appointment of teachers and other staff members

• approving educational standards and goals as well as approving curriculum changes and innovations

• securing money for school operations and building programs and authorizing specific expenditures

• expressing and representing the views of the community in matters affecting education

• interpreting the educational program and community needs

Board of education members

The ESM Board of Education is made up of nine members, each elected by the public to serve a four-year term. Terms are overlapping to ensure continuity of leadership. Board members serve without pay. The Board has authority over local school matters subject only to limitations imposed by state law and regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

If you need information or have questions or suggestions, please refer to this list of "who to contact" to best direct your message. To contact the ESM Board of Education, email esmboe@esmschools.org