1100 -DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education shall have general control and supervision of all matters pertaining to the Durham Public Schools and shall have the authority to enforce school law in the school system. In addition, certain general powers relating to judicial, legal, regulatory, research, and operational functions are vested in the Board.
The Board possesses broad powers to set school system policy, make fiscal decisions, and review decisions of school personnel. The Board shall provide a school system and establish general policies in keeping with the needs of the community and the requirements of the law, as well as perform all specific duties imposed by statute. Among the duties of the Board are the following:
1100.1 Elect the Superintendent and support him or her in the discharge of duties.
1100.2 Elect school personnel upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1100.3 Establish policies affecting the school program.
1100.4 Establish school attendance areas.
1100.5 Consider and act on appeals from administrative decisions.
1100.6 Consider and act on recommendations from the Superintendent in regard to the building needs of the school system.
1100.7 Consider and adopt an annual budget upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1100.8 Consider and act on recommendations from the Superintendent concerning all other needs of the system and assist in interpreting these needs to the community.
1100.9 Exert leadership and direction in reaching the highest educational goals of the school system.
1100.10 Evaluate the Superintendent's job performance.
1100.11 Develop a plan to ensure the safety of all students and employees.
Legal Reference: G.S.115C-36, -40, -45, -105.47
Adopted Effective: July 2, 1992
Revised Effective: July 1, 1999
