Policy 9011

Bylaws of the Board

Accountability

The public is accountable for:

•    Maintaining a vigorous interest in, concern for, and constructive criticism of the schools;

•    Electing the most able men and women available to represent them on  the Board of Education;

•    Providing the resources necessary or the Board and staff to accomplish publicly endorsed goals and objectives of the school district.

The Board is accountable for:

•    Being responsive to the community’s desires and concerns regarding the quality and performance of the school system;

•    Carrying out its mandate to plan, to make policy, and to lead in the identification of goals and objectives;

•    Advocating for the resources necessary for the achievement of the goals and objectives through the budget process;

•    Evaluating the degree to which the goals and objectives are accomplished;

•    Selecting and evaluating the Superintendent of Schools.

The Superintendent is accountable for:

•    Providing professional leadership counsel and management in all aspects of the school district programs;

•    Being responsive to the Board of Education's  desires and concerns regarding the quality and performance of the school district;

•    Effecting the policies, goals and objectives established by the Board of Education;

•    Providing fiscal leadership in the implementation of the budget process;

•    Selecting and evaluating all professional staff.

The administration, the teachers and other employees are accountable for:

•    Achieving the goals and objectives related to their stated job responsibilities;

•    Being responsive to the Superintendent of School's desires and concerns regarding the quality and performance of their job responsibilities;

•    Maintaining communications with students, parents and the community regarding their stated job responsibilities;

•    Conforming to the policies established by the Board of Education.

The parents are accountable for:

•    Providing an atmosphere that supports the education of their child;

•    Maintaining close communication with the school.

The students are accountable for:

•    Diligently pursuing their own learning;

•    Following the rules of the school district.

Legal Reference:    Connecticut General Statutes


Adopted: 4/10/12