Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of the Local

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the local school board?

• A)Local school boards of education have retained a great deal of influence over the day-to-day operation of schools.
• B)Although they have the legal right to make decisions about the operation of public schools, school boards generally leave the day-to-day operation of schools to professional educators.
• C)The only area in which school boards directly influence the day-to-day operation of schools is in the determination of curriculum.
• D)School boards have basically become outdated, having only symbolic roles in public education.

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