What are the boards responsibilities?
The overall responsibility is to oversee the development, operation, and improvement of JCPS. Specifically, the board’s responsibilities include: • Approving high-quality instructional programs • Reviewing student progress • Reviewing the educational program • Appointing the superintendent • Approving the JCPS annual operating budget • Approving purchases and contracts • Accepting contracts for new construction, renovations, and building additions • Ensuring practices and policies are in agreement with the Kentucky Revised Statutes • Establishing tax rates • Performing all duties prescribed by the Kentucky Revised Statutes Board members may not act independently on official matters. They may act only as a group on board-related decisions.
