Proposed Language for Framework for School Board Development

Framework for School Board Development

Preamble
The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and in the future in the social, economic, and educational opportunities of our state and nation (Texas Education Code, §4.001).
The board of trustees Is the governing body for Texas public schools and holds the ultimate responsibility for the district's success in educating students. Above all else, trustees owe the highest duty to students and their parents, and the board represents taxpayers, attempting to maximize learning outcomes while minimizing resources required. To effectively fulfill the mission of educating students, the board must provide leadership and direction, working in collaboration with the superintendent to implement the board's vision and goals. Each year, the board will self-assess its governing performance both as a corporate body and as individual trustees. On an ongoing basis, the board will monitor the progress of the district's superintendent in leading the district toward the achievement of the board's vision and goals. The board's governing performance is focused on five core areas:
•setting a clear vision and goals for students,
•evaluating the likely success of the superintendent's strategic plan, including its incorporation of effective systems and processes designed to meet the board's vision and goals,
•monitoring progress in the effective implementation of the plan and its critical systems and processes, ensuring transparency of goals, progress, processes, and resources,
•maintaining accountable governance to achieve the mission.

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