An effective staff development and inservice program, focusing on the improvement of instruction, is in operation. The board provides adequate physical facilities for the school program. Media coverage is encouraged at board meetings and information concerning school programs and operations is routinely disseminated to the media. The board established criteria and measures how well the school system is meeting community needs and expectations. Public involvement in the school system is encouraged and board-appointed citizens advisory committees are utilized when appropriate.
Board members provide appropriate community support for official positions of the school board.
Board members appropriately channel community concerns and questions through the system. The board has policies which insure efficient methods for purchasing of supplies and equipment, for proper bookkeeping procedures, for adequate insurance coverage, and for investing of school funds. The board is aware of the financial base of the community and provides the best education programs from available funds. The board required the administration to actively seek alternative funding sources such as federal title money, research grants, etc. The community is kept aware of the financial status of the school system, and the board seeks and secures additional funding, when needed.