Which of the following statements best describes the role of the local school board?
a. Local school boards of education have retained a great deal of influence over the day-to-day operation of schools.
b. Although they have the legal right to make decisions about the operation of public schools, school boards generally leave the day-to-day operation of schools to professional educators.
c. The only area in which school boards directly influence the day-to-day operation of schools is in the determination of curriculum.
d. School boards have basically become outdated, having only symbolic roles in public education.
ANSWER: b
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