(1) Determine policies and programs consistent with state law and rule deemed necessary by it for the efficient operation and general improvement of the district school system.
(2) Adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of law conferring duties upon it to supplement those prescribed by the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education.
(3) Prescribe and adopt standards and policies to provide each student the opportunity to receive a complete education program, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, foreign languages, and the arts, as defined by the Sunshine State Standards. The standards and policies must emphasize integration and reinforcement of reading, writing, and mathematics skills across all subjects, including career awareness, career exploration, and career and technical education.
(4) Contract, sue, and be sued. The district school board shall constitute the contracting agent for the district school system.
(5) Perform duties and exercise those responsibilities that are assigned to it by law or by rules of the State Board of Education or the Commissioner of Education and, in addition thereto, those that it may find to be necessary for the improvement of the district school system in carrying out the purposes and objectives of the education code.
(6) Assign students to schools.
(7) Enter into agreements for accepting credit card, charge card, and debit card payments as compensation for goods, services, tuition, and fees, as authorized by law.
History.—s. 54, ch. 2002-387; s. 10, ch. 2006-74.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code
Chapter 1001 - Early Learning-20 Governance
Part II - School District Governance (Ss. 1001.30-1001.54)
Subpart A - District School Boards
1001.34 - Membership of district school board.
1001.36 - District school board member residence areas.
1001.361 - Election of board by districtwide vote.
1001.363 - District school board members to represent entire district.
1001.364 - Alternate procedure for election of district school board chair.
1001.365 - Votes by district school board chair and district school board members.
1001.37 - District school board members shall qualify.
1001.371 - Organization of district school board.
1001.372 - District school board meetings.
1001.38 - Vacancies; how filled.
1001.39 - District school board members; travel expenses.
1001.395 - District school board members; compensation.
1001.40 - District school board to constitute a corporation.
1001.41 - General powers of district school board.
1001.42 - Powers and duties of district school board.
1001.4205 - Individuals authorized to visit schools.
1001.43 - Supplemental powers and duties of district school board.
1001.432 - Inspirational message.
1001.451 - Regional consortium service organizations.
1001.452 - District and school advisory councils.
1001.453 - Direct-support organization; use of property; board of directors; audit.