How Proprietors and School Boards work together

State integrated school boards have responsibilities beyond those of state school boards, including stewardship of the school’s special character and working in partnership with the proprietor. Boards operate within a complex framework of legislation, contractual obligations, and accountability for student achievement and attendance.

Review this presentation for an overview of how boards and proprietors work together.

The sections below provide detailed resources for both parties to build shared understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities.

The resources below provide an overview of the proprietor and board’s distinct roles but areas of shared responsibility. It is important to understand each other’s role and how to put the pieces of the governance puzzle together to achieve effective governance.