Board Policies9000 Bylaws Of The Board
Powers and Duties
The Board's primary goal is to provide opportunities for an education of the highest quality by meeting the needs of each individual student. This goal will be the focus in the Board's execution of its powers, duties, and policies.
The Board is responsible for the general control and direction of education in the District and is empowered to carry on and finance any program or activity that is not in conflict with, inconsistent with, or preempted by law. This broad authority will be exercised in accordance with the State and Federal Constitutions, laws and regulations. The Board may execute any powers delegated by law to it or to the District which it governs, and will discharge any duty imposed by law upon it or upon the District which it governs.
Governance Functions
The Board is committed to following established governance policies when considering for approval any matters submitted by the superintendent, designee, or the public. The Board will prescribe bylaws for its own governance within law or within the rules stipulated by the State Board of Education.
Executive Functions
The Superintendent or designee will serve as the chief executive officer of the Board. The Board delegates to the Superintendent or designee, the authority and responsibility to execute the Board’s decisions. The Board retains ultimate authority and responsibility for the performance of any powers or duties delegated.
Judicial Functions
The Board believes that positive personnel and public relations rely upon the ability to hear and resolve grievances, complaints, and criticisms. The Board, convened, will serve as a body of appeal for grievances, complaints, and criticisms in accordance with Board policies and negotiated employee agreements.
Legal Reference:
ALASKA STATUTES
14.08.021 Authority (regional school boards)
14.08.041 Regional school boards
14.08.101 Powers (regional school boards)
14.08.111 Duties (regional school boards)
14.14.060 Relationship between borough school district and borough
14.14.065 Relationship between city school district and city
14.14.130 Chief school administrator
29.35.160 Education (military reservations)