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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Most School Boards Are Elected

    Ninety-six percent of school boards are elected. hose favoring elected school boards believe that elections ensure that the boards represent the will of the people, because board members always face the threat of being voted out

    On the Other: Appointed School Boards Have Supporters

    Those favoring appointed school boards argue that electing school boards puts politics in the schools. They believe an appointed school board is the best way to provide the right mix of people, backgrounds and skills to ensure a quality system. Districts having major problems also sometimes benefit from an appointed board.

    Bottom Line

    Most school boards are elected and most districts are happy with that system. Candidates run on a range of issues, giving voters a choice about who runs their schools. Electing school boards allows the voice of the community to shape the direction of the schools, but there are good reasons to sometimes favor an appointed board.

    Source:

    favor elected boards

    favor appointed boards

    More Information:

    The choice is controversial

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