How Does the Governing Board Work?

Governing Board Membership

Governing Board members are unpaid, elected officials who serve as the policy-making body for the Tolleson Union High School District.

A board member must be a qualified elector and have lived in the district at least one year. Each member serves a four-year term. Terms are staggered so two or three board seats become vacant on alternate election years.

According to Arizona law, board members may serve for an unlimited number of terms.

Board Responsibilities

The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board is responsible to the citizens of the district and the state of Arizona for the education of public school students.

The Board sets policy, approves educational programs and textbook adoption, approves the hiring and termination of personnel, sets salaries, and adopts a yearly budget.

The responsibility to oversee and administer programs and policies rests with the Superintendent, who is hired by the Board.