The Board of Education has nine members, elected in 1998 to four-year terms. The county is divided into two districts, with four members elected from one district, two from the other, and three at large.
Members receive compensation equal to one half the amount paid to the county commissioners.
The board acts only when meeting in official session with a quorum of five members. A majority of the members present and voting is required for a motion to pass. No one acts in the name of the board unless authorized by the board to do so. The superintendent is appointed The superintendent is appointed by the board and administers the school system in accordance with board policy and state law. He manages the budget, supervises staff and students, and makes recommendations about the operation of the school system.