Texas Pecan Valley ISD Quiz

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a school board trustee?

• Overseeing classroom instruction directly

• Setting district policies and goals

• Hiring teachers for each school

• Grading student assignments

What is the main purpose of a school district’s budget?

• To track student attendance

• To allocate resources for district operations

• To determine teacher certification

• To set state education standards

Which term best describes the ethical principle of acting in the best interest of students?

• Transparency

• Integrity

• Accountability

• Beneficence

Who is responsible for developing and recommending policies to the school board?

• The superintendent

• The state legislature

• The PTA

• The students

Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a school board trustee?

• Approving the district’s annual budget

• Writing lesson plans

• Conducting student assessments

• Teaching classes

What is one effective strategy for engaging the community in school district decisions?

• Holding public forums and listening sessions

• Sending private emails to staff only

• Limiting information to board members

• Avoiding public input

Which document outlines the rules and procedures for school board meetings?

• The school district’s code of conduct

• The board’s bylaws

• The student handbook

• The teacher contract

A trustee is reviewing a proposed policy. What is the first step they should take?

• Vote immediately

• Read and understand the policy draft

• Announce the policy to the public

• Implement the policy in schools

If a trustee suspects a conflict of interest, what should they do?

• Ignore it

• Disclose the conflict to the board

• Vote anyway

• Discuss it only with friends

How can a school board ensure transparency in its financial decisions?

• By keeping budget discussions private

• By publishing financial reports and holding open meetings

• By only informing the superintendent

• By avoiding public questions