School Board Legal Status

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The Faulkton Board of Education derives its authority from the constitution of the State of South Dakota, from the acts of the State Legislature, the electorate of the district, and the regulations of the State Board of Education and State Board of Vocational Education.

As expressed in the law, the board is the governing board of a school district, and is created ―for the purpose of organizing, maintaining, and locating schools and for providing educational opportunities and services for all citizens residing within the school district.

The board will consist of 5 members, elected at large by the registered voters of the district; except as otherwise provided by law, board members will hold office for terms of three years.