The Salem-Keizer School Board is responsible for providing a quality educational program for over 34,300 District students. The Board's main job is to set District policy.
Board members serve four-year terms without pay.
The Board hires the Superintendent, who is responsible for carrying out Board policies, providing educational leadership and managing the District's budget and staff. Board meetings are televised on CCTV, Cable Channel 25 in Salem. All meetings are open to the public, except for executive sessions as authorized by law. Time is set aside at the business meeting for public comments. Please read the procedures for addressing the Salem-Keizer School Board .