CONCEPTS AND ROLES IN PUPIL PERSONNEL

FILE CODE: 5000
Monitored
Mandated
Other Reasons

Board of Education's Role

The board of education:

A. Establishes policies to provide the best attainable program of education for the district's pupils;

B. Authorizes the establishment of special classes or other facilities for pupils who are in need of special education;

C. Provides for the physical and mental well-being of pupils;

D. Determines policies regarding pupil behavior and attendance in accordance with the law.

Superintendent's Roll

The superintendent:

A. Administers the school programs and classes established by the board of education;

B. Directs the instruction, guidance and discipline of all pupils;

C. Provides leadership and guidance to establish the program of education to be offered to pupils;

D. Has responsibility for the enforcement of the compulsory attendance law;

E. Has immediate authority for closing the school in case of emergencies involving the health and safety of pupils.

Date: December 1, 1989
NJSBA Review/Update: August 2008
Readopted: September 22, 2008

Key Words

N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1 General Mandatory Powers and Duties