Its powers and duties are set by state law. The Board is responsible for educational planning and evaluation, staffing and appraisal, school facilities, financial resources and communication. The Board acts as a court of appeal for staff members, students and the public on issues involving board policy or implementation of that policy. The Board is composed of five members elected to alternating four-year terms. Elections are held every two years.
Board members represent a specific area of the county, but are elected at large.
After each School Board election, the Board chooses its officers for the next two years. If a vacancy occurs, the Board names an appointee to serve until the next election. All correspondence to the Board of Education is public information and may be addressed to Board of Education, Jefferson County Public Schools, P.O. Box 4001, Golden, CO 80401-0001. You may also send to the Board's Assistant Secretary. In consultation with the Board of Education, the superintendent prepares the Board meeting agenda.