The Board of Education is composed of seven members elected by
citizens of the school district. A Board member receives no
salary and may seek re-election to any number of terms. School
board elections are held and regulated by State mandates. To be
a qualified candidate, a person must be a registered voter, 18
years old or older, and a resident of the State and the district
for at least one year immediately preceding the election. The
Board of Education has complete and final control over local
school matters subject only to limitations imposed by State and
Federal law. No one member or group of members may act in the
name of the Board. Major responsibilities of the Board of
Education are to express and represent the view of the community
in matters affecting education, determine education standards
and goals, adopt policies for the administration of the school
system, employ a Superintendent of Schools, authorize the
appointment of teachers and other staff members, approve
curriculum, secure money for schoo