Chapter 3

According to Chapter 3, School boards make up ____ of all local governments int he country.

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/4

Public education is the responsibilty of the state. This function was granted through what amendment to the US Constitution?

• 10th amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 7th amendment

• 2nd amendment

When did the federal government start playing more of a role in public education?

• 1950's

• 1960's

• 1970's

• 1980's

Chapter 3 mentions the 8 key work areas of school boards. Check all that apply.

• Identify mission and vision

• Develop standards of performance

• Prioritize climate and culture

• Write a strategic plan

What is the first step that starts an education policy process?

• New or updated policy

• Study the issues

• Prepare board position

• Prepare working draft

• Notify public hearing

It is common practice that at least every ___ years, a board will review its policies for the purpose of passing, revising, or deleting polices mandated by changing conditions.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Identify the two most important principles of school boards

• All school and district leaders must have clearly developed personal moral and ethical frameworks as they work with board of education

• All school board members must be involved in all aspects of school policy.

• All school and district leaders are agents of the board of education, and as such, are required to carry out board policy and procedures

• Ongoing communication with families and the community is most important

These are the three unknown dynamics influncing the success of school board operations, district governance, and administrative performance

• Control

• Politics

• Power

• Resources

True of False - All states have mandated trainings for school boards.

• True

• False

These are steps in the diversity policy process outlined in Chapter 3

• Research Diversity

• Seek Stakeholder Input

• Review, Evaluate and Revise

• Develop and Write

• Communicate and Implement