Inviting families to participate in the education of children by assuming volunteer support roles at school. The Board believes that a family's involvement in their child's education must be a high priority. The goal of improved student achievement is a shared responsibility of families, school staff, the school system as a whole, and the community at large. Each year the Board elects a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary from its membership. The Chairman presides at all meetings.
Board members receive no salary for their service.
The primary job of the Board of Education is to establish policies for the educational program and the management of the school district. The Superintendent and the staff are responsible for the execution of these policies. A Policy Manual is available for reference at the Superintendent's office, the main office at each school and the public library. Procedures Board actions are recorded in the meeting minutes which are available to the public through the Superintendent's office at the Education Center, at school sites, and the town libraries. Meeting dates are filed with the Town Clerk and published in the newspaper.