Schools are busy places. Sometimes it can be hard to determine how or with whom to communicate different concerns or questions. In our electronic culture today it is easy to find phone numbers and email addresses; however, that information alone does not tell a parent which questions to direct where.
Public schools in the United States are overseen by school boards. Most everyone knows this, but very few folks know what school boards do or how they conduct their business. School boards are mainly responsible for creating school policy, approving the district budget, and hiring and evaluating the district superintendent. While this list may seem short, it covers a great deal of responsibility.