Boardsmanship Quiz Bowl 5
This is a 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on boardsmanship and legal issues.
1. A simple rule of thumb for distinguishing the roles of board and superintendent is that boards make policy and superintendents administer policy.
True
False
2. Which of the following should board members do in order to develop and maintain a good working relationship with the superintendent?
Devote the time needed to do a good job.
Don’t make promises outside of board meetings.
Don’t surprise the superintendent at a board meeting with new problems or issues that he or she doesn’t know will be brought up.
Keep the community happy by investigating all complaints that are brought to you.
3. If school is in session, the law requires that appropriate patriotic exercises be held under the direction of the superintendent on which of the following holidays:
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
Flag Day
Memorial Day
Veteran's Day
4. What percent of the 200 high school credit hours required for graduation must be in core curriculum courses prescribed by the State Board of Education?
70%
80%
90%
5. The votes received by each candidate for a board leadership position must be recorded in the minutes.
True
False
6. The State Board of Vocational Education is appointed by the Governor to administer any legislation relating to vocational education.
True
False
7. The board meeting agenda is decided by the superintendent.
True
False
8. Who must appear on behalf of the district in all suits brought against the district?
The district's legal counsel
The superintendent
The board president
9. A probationary certificated employee means a teacher or administrator (other than the superintendent) who has served under contract with the district for less than how many successive years:
Two years
Three years
Five years
10. What individual or body adopts and promulgates rules and regulations establishing standards for teachers and administrators?
Commissioner of Education
State Board of Education
State Attorney General
Professional Practices Commission