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WorksheetsUnderstanding School Boards
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a school board?
A city office fixing roads
A group of students planning events
A team of teachers grading tests
A group of elected adults guiding schools
How do people usually become school board members?
They are chosen through community voting
They are hired by principals
They inherit the position from parents
They apply to the state governor
Which statement best describes who can serve on a school board?
Adults from the community may serve
Only business owners may serve
Only licensed teachers may serve
Only parents with two children may serve
School board members are volunteers. What does this mean in this context?
They work without pay for the role
They attend only one meeting yearly
They can skip all decisions required
They are paid only during elections
Which duty is a core responsibility of a school board?
Writing student report cards each term
Choosing the district superintendent
Teaching math to every classroom
Driving buses on field trip days
What does it mean that school boards help set goals?
They choose decorations for classrooms
They schedule every recess and lunch time
They plan what schools should learn and improve
They decide daily homework for classes
Which example shows school boards handling money?
Paying students for good attendance
Selling snacks during sports events
Funding books, activities, buses, and buildings
Collecting lunch money in the cafeteria
Match each school board action to its focus area.
Hire superintendent
Choose the top district leader
Make rules
Create policies for smooth schooling
Listen to community
Talk with parents and teachers
Set goals
Plan learning and school improvement
Which of these are typical reasons members give their time to the board?
Help students and schools succeed
Gain a salary and bonuses
Serve their community and kids
Receive free college tuition
Which statement about board members’ daily work in schools is accurate?
They grade all district exams
They substitute teach every Friday
They run after-school clubs daily
They do not work in schools every day
Why are school boards important for students?
They make schools fair and focused on learning
They replace teachers when absent
They build every new school personally
They choose sports team captains
Which decision would most likely be made by a school board rather than a principal?
Deciding a single class’s art project
Assigning seats in one classroom
Choosing a field trip for one grade
Hiring the district superintendent
