§ 8.03. Bristol, Virginia School Board.

The school board shall have all powers and duties relative to the operation, management and control of the public schools of the city provided by the general laws of the Commonwealth and in addition thereto shall perform such duties not inconsistent with their office and make such reports and keep such accounts of receipts and disbursements as the council may require.

The City of Bristol, Virginia, has by referendum provided for the popular election of school boards in accordance with Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia; therefore, this charter does not make any provision with respect to the election, vacancy in office or other matters pertaining to how the board is constituted or shall operate except as herein provided.

The school board shall prepare its budget estimate and deal with its budget in accordance with Chapter 10 of this charter.

The title to all real estate acquired for public school purposes shall be taken and held in the name of the City of Bristol, Virginia; except that the council, in order to enable the city school board to borrow money from the literary fund of the Commonwealth, may by resolution authorize and direct the title in fee simple to such real estate on which the school building is sought to be erected, altered or enlarged as prescribed in application for such loan to be conveyed by the city to the city school board.

(Acts 1996, Ch. 678, § 1)

(Acts 1996, Ch. 678, § 1)