Effective schools meet the needs of communities they serve.
Population diversity, the economic and ethnic background of the students, special service requirements, the adequacy of facilities, staffing resources, and the instructional priorities of the community all help to shape the unique organization of each school. District and campus performance objectives that, at minimum, support state goals and objectives must be approved annually. Administrative procedures or policies must clearly define the respective roles and responsibilities of the superintendent, central office staff, principals, teachers, and district-level committee members in the areas of planning, budgeting, curriculum, staffing patterns, staff development, and school organization. Administrators must regularly consult with the district-level committee on the planning, operations, supervision, and evaluation of the district's educational program. SBDM provides a mechanism for teachers, parents, and community members to assist central and campus administrators in improving student performance.