the school district is governed by 9 individually elected board members (serves without compensation for a term of four years.), the pennsylvania state board of education, the pennsylvania department of education and the pennsylvania general assembly. the federal government controls programs it funds like title i funding for low-income children in the elementary and secondary education act and the no child left behind act, which mandates the district focus resources on student success in acquiring reading and math skills. the superintendent and business manager are appointed by the school board. the superintendent is the chief administrative officer with overall responsibility for all aspects of operations, including education and finance. the business manager is responsible for budget and financial operations. neither of these officials are voting members of the school board.