MSD Policies
BOSC
102.1 Substantive Duties
BOSC
102.1 Substantive Duties
[BBAB: Substantive Duties]
The School Board shall:
Adopt policies necessary and desirable to control and effectuate the recruitment, employment, evaluation and dismissal of teachers and other employees. The School Board may delegate authority to the Superintendent of schools to carry out the provisions of such policies. All teachers must be certified and must be nominated and approved by the School Board in order to be eligible for employment.
Adopt policies necessary and desirable to control and effectuate the purchase of equipment, supplies or services and may delegate to the Superintendent of school the authority to make financial commitments in accordance with such policy.
Provide, through documented planning and public meetings the quorum votes, accommodations for all pupils in approved schools or other facilities in accordance with state law.
Provide required transportation of students consistent with these rules as required by state law. The Board shall provide that all school buildings and other learning environments be maintained in a manner consistent with standards of health and safety as required by these rules.
Prepare an annual budget in accord with RSA 32 and the City Charter.
Comply with all federal and state laws and rules.
Hold meetings for the transaction of business at least once in two months and shall require the attendance of the Superintendent or their designee. The Board shall cause a written record to be kept of each meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A.
In consultation with the Superintendent and in accordance with statutes and rules of the State Board of Education, determine the educational goals of the district, develop long-range plans and identify measurable and attainable short-term objectives. The School Board shall require the implementation of educational programs designed to reflect the goals and objectives and, further, the School Board shall review such programs and make public the results of such investigation.
Exercise all powers and perform all duties vested in and imposed upon the School Board by laws or rules of the State Board.
Maintain a rule to ensure that there shall be no unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex, race, age, creed, color, marital status, national origin, or disability in educational programs or activities consistent with local standards which may be stricter in specific areas than the broader statewide standards.
Maintain a policy on sexual harassment in accordance with federal and state law which shall include the elements specified in New Hampshire Ed. Admin Rules 303.01(j).
History: Revised From February 11, 2002
First Reading Policy Committee: August 16, 2023
Second Reading and Approval BOSC: August 28, 2023