Jerome Joint School District No. 261

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1010

Organization and Classification

The legal name of this District is Jerome Joint School District No. 261. The District is a K‐12 school district

giving instruction to pupils in grades K (kindergarten) through twelve (12) and is classified as a joint school

district as it lies within Jerome, Gooding and Lincoln Counties in the state of Idaho. As required by Idaho

Code 33‐304 The Board of Trustees designates Jerome County as the home county of Jerome Joint School

District.

In order to achieve its primary goal of providing each child with the necessary skills and attitudes to

become effective citizens, the Board shall exercise the full authority granted to it by the laws of the state

of Idaho. Its legal powers, duties and responsibilities are derived from the Idaho Constitution and state

statutes and rules. Sources such as the school laws of Idaho, and the rules and regulations of the state

board of education delineate the legal powers, duties and responsibilities of the Board.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33‐302 Classification of school districts.

I.C. § 33‐304 Joint School Districts

I.C. § 33‐305 Naming and numbering school districts.

I.C. § 33‐506 Organization and government of board of trustees.

Policy History:

Adopted on: 09/26/06

Revised on: