The Board will have shared authority for running the school with the following responsibilities:

• Hire/dismiss the SLSPA’s director/principalPrincipal and Artistic Director.
• Evaluate performance of the principalPrincipal and the Artistic Director. [Comment 2]
• Hire/dismiss and supervise teachers and staff based upon recommendations from the principalPrincipal and the Artistic Director. [Comment 1]
• Evaluate performance of all teachers with input from the principalPrincipal and the Artistic Director. [Comment 1]
• Promote the mission of the SLSPA.
• Oversee the school fundraising.
• Assure financial responsibility and accountability.
• Approve budget and overseeing adherence.
• Contracting for an approving independent audit.

The Board will meet monthly to:

• Fulfill primary responsibilities.
• Discuss logistics of school operations.
• Consider and approve new or amended policies or procedures.
• Hear Board members reports or concerns.
• Consider concerns and/or questions from parents, teachers, students and community through an advisory council.
• Address any other school issues.