Board members are elected at large from two districts and serve four terms. The mission of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, a partnership of students, staff, families, and community, is to ensure all students acquire and apply knowledge, skills and values to become lifelong learners and contributors to society through a comprehensive program of outstanding quality which enables them to develop their potential. There are approximately 12,825 students enrolled in Wayne Township. At the secondary level, there are additional assistant principals and guidance personnel. It is the local educational administrator for the West Central Joint Services Special Education Cooperative and the Area 31 Vocational program.
All schools are well equipped and maintained.
An extensive renovation addition project has been developed which targets four elementary schools and Ben Davis High School.