Code: BB

Winston-Dillard School District 116

Readopted: 7/10/02

Orig. Code(s): BB

Board Legal Status

The Constitution of the State of Oregon charges the Legislative Assembly with providing by statute for a uniform and general system of common schools. The Legislative Assembly enacts laws to delegate the immediate control of the schools to locally elected boards of directors; thus, the board is the governing body of the Winston-Dillard School District #116.

Federal and state statutes and State Board of Education rules define and outline the general powers and duties of the board. The Oregon statutes authorize the board to transact all business within the jurisdiction of the district, control the district schools and educate the children residing in the district. Oregon Administrative Rules establish further requirements and guidelines for districts. The board’s duty is to carry out those statutes and rules that are mandatory e.g., “The board shall...;” where the laws are permissive, e.g. “The board may...,” the board is empowered to exercise judgment and discretion.

The regular term of office for board members shall be four (4) years. The terms of office shall commence on the first day of July following regular district elections. The term of office for members appointed to fill a vacancy shall be until June 30 following the next regular district election. The term of office for members elected to fill a vacancy shall be the time remaining in the vacated board position.

Legal Reference(s):

ORS 255.335

ORS 332.018 (1)

ORS 332.030 (4)

ORS 332.072

ORS 332.075

ORS 332.105

ORS 332.107

ORS 333.197

ORS 335.505