Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    BBA Policy Name    Board Powers and Duties Adoption            July 2, 1984 Revised              November 19, 1991

The Board of Education will be responsible for carrying out the mandatory laws of the state and will consider, and accept or reject, the provisions of the permissive laws. The Board of Education shall not be required to perform any act or achieve any result not required by federal or state law. In all instances where federal and state laws do not prohibit, the Board of Education will consider itself authorized to establish and appraise District educational activities.

The Board of Education will have the authority to make its own rules and regulations, subject to the provisions set forth in policy; to organize and maintain a system of elementary, middle, and high schools, and to exercise sole control over the schools and the property of the District.

This Board of Education considers that its most important functions fall into the following categories:

Employment of the Superintendent. The Board of Education is responsible for employment and evaluation of the Superintendent whom the Board of Education appoints to act as chief executive officer of the District. The Superintendent is responsible to the Board of Education for the execution of all its policies and its legislation and for such other duties assigned to him/her by the Board of Education.

Legislative or policy making. The Board of Education is responsible for the development of policy and the establishment and evaluation of District priorities.

Educational planning and appraisal. The Board of Education is responsible for acquiring reliable information from responsible sources which will enable it to make the best possible decisions about the scope and nature of the educational program. The Board of Education is responsible for requiring appraisal of the results of the educational program. The Board of Education will review and approve all school improvement plans.

Staffing and appraisal. The Board of Education is responsible for employing the staff necessary for carrying out the instructional program and establishing salaries and salary schedules, and other terms and conditions of employment, as well as for personnel policies districtwide in application. The Board of Education is responsible for appraising the effectiveness of its staff by providing for their regular evaluation.

Financial resources. The Board of Education is responsible for adopting a budget that will provide the financial basis for buildings, staff, materials, and equipment which will enable the District to carry out the educational program. The Board of Education is responsible for exercising control over the finances of the District to assure proper use of, and accounting for, all District funds.

School facilities. The Board of Education is responsible for determining schoolhousing needs, for communicating these needs to the community, for purchasing sites, and approving building plans that will support and enhance the educational program.

Communication with public. The Board of Education is responsible for providing adequate and direct means for keeping the people informed about the schools and for keeping itself informed about the wishes of the public.

Judicial. The Board of Education is responsible for acting as a court of appeal for school staff members, students, and the public when issues involve Board policy and its fair implementation.

It is understood that the above is intended to be a summary only, and the Board of Education may exercise the above powers and duties only when convened in a legally constituted meeting.

Legal Reference: C.R.S. 22-32-103
                           C.R.S. 22-32-109
                           C.R.S. 22-32-110