The SalemKeizer School Board’s governing model explained
Aug 06, 2026
What is policy governance? While it may sound wonky, the Salem-Keizer School Board’s governing model plays an essential role in defining how the state’s third largest school district functions.
Salem-Keizer is one of only a handful of districts in the state, including Bend La Pine, to use the
model, though it has been gaining popularity across the country. Compared to other governance models, policy governance delegates more administrative and clerical responsibilities to district staff.
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