School District Of Westfield
Bylaws & Policies
 

1210 - BOARD - DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR RELATIONSHIP

The Board of Education believes that, in general, it is the primary duty of the Board to establish policies and that of the District Administrator to administer such policies. The District Administrator should be given the latitude to determine the best method of implementing the policies of the Board.

The District Administrator, as the chief administrative officer of the School District, is the primary professional advisor to the Board. S/He is responsible for the development, supervision, and operation of the school program and facilities. His/Her methods should be made known to the staff through the administrative guidelines of the District. The Board shall retain oversight supervision of such administrative guidelines.

The District Administrator and those administrators directed by the District Administrator shall attend all meetings, when feasible. Administrative participation shall be by professional counsel, guidance, and recommendation - as distinct from deliberation, debate, and voting of Board members.