School Board Member Duties

Summary

School board members in Pennsylvania are responsible for establishing school policies, adopting budgets, and evaluating superintendents. They must ensure compliance with state and federal laws. The Pennsylvania School Code, particularly Sections 5-501 and 6-601, outlines these duties, including policy implementation and budget management. For more detailed information, refer to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association or the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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What are the legal responsibilities of school board members in Pennsylvania?
Hi ****! Here are the general responsibilities of school board members in Pennsylvania:
- Establishing policies for the operation of schools.
- Adopting budgets and overseeing financial management.
- Hiring and evaluating the superintendent.
- Setting educational standards and goals.
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Do you need any specific information or further assistance?
Can you cite the source
The responsibilities outlined for school board members in Pennsylvania are derived from the Pennsylvania School Code and guidelines provided by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA). These sources detail the governance and duties of school board members in the state. For more detailed information, you can refer to the PSBA website or the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Can you cite specifics from the Pennsylvania school code
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Sure, ****! Here are some specifics from the Pennsylvania School Code regarding the responsibilities of school board members:
- Section *-*: General powers; duties.
- Section *-*: Meetings; organization; quorum; voting.
- Section *-*: Duties of the board of school directors.

Would you like more detailed information on any specific section?
Section *-* and section *-*
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Hi ****! Here are the specifics from the Pennsylvania School Code:
- Section *-*: This section outlines the general powers and duties of school boards, including establishing policies and overseeing the administration of schools.
- Section *-*: This section details the specific duties of the board of school directors, such as budget management, policy implementation, and ensuring compliance with laws.
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