The School Board is responsible for the overall governance of the school district. The Board sets direction, adopts policies, approves the budget, oversees long-term planning, and ensures accountability for student outcomes and district operations. Key responsibilities include: Setting district goals and priorities Overseeing school facilities and long-term planning Adopting policies Approving the annual budget Overseeing employment contract negotiations with four Collective Bargaining Units (unions) Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent Under Maine law, School Boards are responsible for ensuring schools are properly maintained and operated. Resources: Maine School Board Duties (Title 20‑A §1001) Falmouth School Board Policies Policy BBA and BBAA

The School Board does not manage the day-to-day operations of the schools. Those responsibilities belong to the Superintendent and school administrators. The Board does not: Manage individual employees or students Run classrooms or school programs Make daily operational decisions The Board’s role is governance and oversight, while district administration is responsible for implementation and operations.

One of the Board’s most important responsibilities is hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Superintendent. The Board: Hires the Superintendent Establishes goals and expectations Conducts evaluations Oversees the Superintendent’s contract The Superintendent is the School Board’s only direct employee. Resources: Maine Superintendent Law General School Administration Policy