There are countless definitions floating around in cyberspace regarding the role of a local school board. Nearly all resemble the AI composite stating that such boards exist to “govern the school district by setting vision, creating policy, hiring and evaluating the superintendent, approving budgets and ensuring accountability, all while representing community values and advocating for student success.”

In practice, however, the unspoken objective of school boards is to rubber-stamp the teachers union agenda and provide cover for its misbehavior.