Code No. 201.2

Board of Directors

Powers of School Board

The board of directors of the Davis County Community School District, acting on behalf of the school district shall have jurisdiction over school matters in the territory of the school district.

The board is empowered to make policy for its own governance, for the administration and staff, and for the school facilities.  The board is also empowered to enforce its policies.  The board may through its quasi-judicial power conduct hearings and rule on issues and disputes con-

fronting the school district.

The board has these powers and all other powers expressly granted to it in federal and state law as well as the powers that can be reasonably implied from the express powers.

Legal Reference:          Iowa Code Chapters 28E, 274.1-.2, 279.8 (2003).

Cross Reference:         100     Legal Status of the School District

                                      200     Responsibilities of School Board

                                      200     School Board Management Procedures

Approved:    April 10, 1989                

Reviewed:    February 22, 2005