Boardsmanship Quiz Bowl 7
This is a 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on boardsmanship and legal issues.
1. Public schools have been controlled by representatives of the people since:
1642
1750
1803
2. The board’s role in curriculum includes:
Adopting a vision and standards
Aligning financial and human resources
Keeping an eye on curriculum through assessment and accountability procedures
Evaluating teachers based on student scores
3. Any school district employee whose contract is terminated because of Reduction in Force has preferred rights to reemployment for a period of:
12 months
24 months
48 months
4. The State Board of Education may request which body to hold hearings and make recommendations concerning alleged violations of standards of professional ethics and practices by holders of public school certificates:
Commission on Industrial Relations
Nebraska State Education Association
Professional Practices Commissions
5. The Nebraska Constitution requires which body to provide for instruction in the common schools:
Department of Education
Legislature
Local School Boards
6. The motion to “table” a pending question until the next meeting is acceptable under Robert’s Rules.
True
False
7. A board motion creating a citizen advisory committee should include a statement outlining clearly what the board expects from the group.
True
False
8. A district’s standards for acceptance or rejection of an application for option enrollment may include a student’s previous academic achievement.
True
False
9. The purpose of the Student Discipline Act is to:
Ensure the fundamental safety of all students
Instill in students a basic understanding of right and wrong
Protect students’ constitutional right to due process
10. The policies and procedures for the operation of the Future Business Leaders of America are established by:
Local FBLA chapter and the school administration
State Board of Education and the Nebraska Department of Education