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Board Role and Responsibilities
In keeping with the spirit of the Preamble to the School Act, whereas:
- the best educational interests of the student are the paramount consideration in the exercise of any authority under this [the School] Act;
- parents have a right and a responsibility to make decisions respecting the education of their children;
- [as part of the]... publicly funded system of education in Alberta whose primary mandate is to provide education programs to students…;
- [the Board] in making decisions should consider the diverse nature and heritage of society in Alberta within the context of its common values and beliefs;
And, in accordance with law, Alberta Education directives, community expectations, and in support of the District's mission statement, the Board's mandate includes:
- representing the interests of the community and reflecting the values of the community in its decision making;
- serving as an advocate and steward of public education;
- setting priorities and policies to provide leadership and overall direction for the District;
- allocating resources to the district to fulfill its responsibilities;
- monitoring the implementation of policies;
- evaluating the results achieved in the District;
- reporting the results achieved to its public;
- serving as a communication bridge between the community and the District; and
- hiring and evaluating the Superintendent of Schools.
Reference(s):
September 14, 2010 board meeting
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