graceyperkins t1_j7ngrtx wrote on February 8, 2023 at 1:42 AM

Reply to comment by IamSauerKraut in Landmark Pa. school funding case decided: The state’s system is unconstitutional by Hashslingingslashar

Once it goes into receivership, it’s in State hands.

The school board does run the district. The superintendent cannot by a pencil is the school board doesn’t approve it. The board has to act as a majority, but it holds the power. Smart admins don’t bring issues to the board vote until they know they have the votes. The board has only one employee— the superintendent. That’s who they hire (and fire) to carry out their vision. But, again, they cannot act individually, only in majority. Taxes? The administration can make recommendations, but the board has to vote. During my time in ASD, the board definitely did what it wanted.

IamSauerKraut t1_j7nkobh wrote on February 8, 2023 at 2:11 AM

>The school board does run the district.

As a former SB member, no. The SB does not run the district. The SB may make most large financial decisions, but the day-to-day operations are squarely in the hands of the admin.

graceyperkins t1_j7nolhp wrote on February 8, 2023 at 2:40 AM

I misspoke. They set the vision, but, yes, the admin does the day-to-day. If they don’t like how the superintendent does it, then remove them. They just removed one.