As you embark upon this most rewarding endeavor, be mindful of the proper roles and responsibilities of the board.  You represent all students; however, you are only one board member and have no authority outside of the official board meeting.  The board has one employee the superintendent/ESU administrator and together you work collaboratively to develop and sustain the district mission, vision, and goals to support growth and improved student learning for all students.  We believe the board has a profound impact on successful student learning; therefore, we are committed to assisting our members grow in your governance role and our mission of providing services to boards to strengthen public education for all Nebraska children.