The duties and obligations of an individual boardmember may be enumerated as follows:
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To familiarize himself/herself with the State School Laws, regulations of the State Department of Education, Harrison County School Board policies, rules, and regulations.
To have a general knowledge of educational philosophy, aims and objectives of the system.
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To work harmoniously with other board members without trying either to dominate the board or neglect his/her share of the work.
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To vote and act in the board meetings impartially for the good of the district.
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To accept the will of the majority vote in all cases and give wholehearted support to the resulting policy.
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To represent the board and the Harrison County School System to the public in such a way as to promote both interest and support.
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To refer complaints to the proper school authorities and to abstain from individual counsel and action.
To abstain from voting or taking any action on any matter in which he/she could be reasonably accused of having a personal or vested interest.
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LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD
The board has general control and management of the public schools in the district. Among the more important duties of the board are the following:
- Establish and/or maintain schools.
- Adopt courses of study.
- Provide necessary services to pupils.
- Manage all school funds and property.
- Make appropriate rules and regulations through written published policy.
- Appoint and/or evaluate the superintendent of schools.
- Adopt a school budget (refer to Appendix B regarding the state School Aid Formula).
- Take necessary action to secure the levying of needed taxes.
- Assess student progress.
- Adopt a plan to address school safety and discipline.
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