There are certain strengths that, if present in a board, will be a tremendous help and encouragement to the teachers. One strength is for the board to have a good understanding of their responsibility. There needs to be a basic sense of the role of the directors in ordering the school. Those serving on the school board have been appointed by the church to carry out this important work. Those on the board need to have a good interest in the work of the school, realizing the significant place it fills in the life of the church.
People usually apply themselves to the things they consider to be really important.
The board needs to give direction to the overall operation of the school. This includes the establishing of policies and guidelines. These need to be both general and at times specific. Certainly some details will be decided by the teachers, but it should not all be left to the teacher. Although teachers are not necessarily asked to help make a decision, their ideas and concerns should be heard and given consideration.