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• D)School boards have basically become outdated, having only symbolic roles in public education.

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Definitions:

Erroneous Arrangement

A situation or setup that contains mistakes or is improperly organized, potentially leading to inaccurate results or conclusions.

Slide

An error in which the entire number is moved one or more spaces to the right or the left, such as writing $542.00 as $54.20 or $5,420.00.

Accuracy

The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard.

Posting

The act of recording financial transactions in the ledger of an accounting system.