Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Organization

The legal name of this District is Butte School District No. 1, Silver Bow County, State of Montana. The District is classified as a class one district and is operated according to the laws and regulations pertaining to a class one district.

In order to achieve its primary goal of providing each child with the necessary skills and attitudes to become an effective citizen, the Board shall exercise the full authority granted to it by the laws of the state. Its legal powers, duties and responsibilities are derived from the Montana Constitution and state statutes and regulations. Sources such as the school laws of Montana and the administrative rules of the Board of Public Education and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction delineate the legal powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Board.

Legal References:
§ 20-3-324, MCA     Powers and duties
§ 20-6-101, MCA     Definition of elementary and high school districts
§ 20-6-201, MCA     Elementary district classification
§ 20-6-301, MCA     High school district classification

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on: