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SCHOOL BOARD LEGAL STATUS
SCHOOL BOARD LEGAL STATUS
The Board of Education is a nine-member board elected by district residents. Each member of the Board serves for three years. The terms of office of Board members shall not all expire in the same year. Board members are responsible for school district management and policy-making.
The Wayne Central School District was established on April 29, 1949 under a centralized plan authorized by state law and approved by district voters. The legal status of the Board is that of a corporate body established pursuant to the laws of New York State. Any liability of the district is a liability of the Board of Education as a corporation and not that of the members of the Board as individuals.
Ref: Education Law ยงยง1701; 1702; 1703; 1804(i); 2101(2); 2105
Note: Policy added
Questionnaire
Policy Adopted: July 24, 1996 Wayne Central School District
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