By working together, your child's school years will be productive and successful. Our phone number is 933-8701. The School Law Handbook for School Board Members, published by the New York State School Board Association, defines a Board of Education as a corporate body which oversees and manages public school district affairs, personnel and properties. The Board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It consists of nine community residents elected by voters to serve five year terms.
Board members volunteer thier time and effort to help improve the quality of education.
Policies set by the Board are carried out by the Superintedndent of Schools, Dr. John Edwards. The Superintendent is a professional educator hired by the Board of Education. He acts as an advisor, informing the Board of the needs, programs and progress of the school district. He is the chief executive officer of the district, responsible for the administration of all policies adopted by the Board and for the execution of all School Board decisions regarding the operation of the school district. Changes in the Board Meeting dates are reported in the Olean Times Herald.