Among the duties of the Board of  Education are:

• Setting the strategic direction of the district through policy development and adaptation.
  
  
• Appointing the Superintendent of Schools.
  
  
• Promoting an alliance of teachers, administrators, students, parents, citizens, government, and community resources.
  
  
• Working to secure adequate resources for maximizing student learning.
  
  
• Ensuring the wise use of community educational assets and resources.
  
  
• Serving on Board committees addressing the areas of Board Governance & Development, Community & Intergovernmental Relations, Finance &Resource Allocation, Policy Development & Review, and Quality Assurance for Student Achievement.
  
  
• Representing the best interests of the citizens of Rochester through effective leadership.
  

Board Commissioners each serve as liaisons to specific schools. Board liaisons visit their assigned schools periodically and serve as advocates to the full Board on behalf of those schools.