All of the following would be a function of the school board except which?

• A. Approving personnel hired by the superintendent
• B. Developing organizational policies
• C. Evaluating probationary teachers
• D. Determining procedures for program evaluations

Answer: (C)

In school governance, the board’s role is to set policy, oversee the superintendent, and ensure the district operates within the budget and policy framework. Approving personnel hired by the superintendent fits this governance function because it involves confirming staffing decisions within approved policies and budget plans. Developing organizational policies is also a board responsibility, since policies guide how the district operates and is accountable to the community.

Determining procedures for program evaluations is likewise something the board oversees at a policy level, ensuring there is a clear framework and accountability for evaluating programs. The activity that does not align with this governance role is evaluating probationary teachers. The evaluation of individual teachers—especially probationary ones—is managed by principals and district administrators under established evaluation systems and contracts. It’s an administrative, not a governance, function.