Governance and administration - the leadership of the division - is a shared responsibility:

• the Board of Education sets the policies, establishes the goals and approves the division's annual budget
• the Director of Education and senior administration and management establish procedures, ensure necessary programs, services and supports are in place and allocate division resources
• school administrators (principals and vice-principals) ensure the effective delivery of education - including all programs, services and supports - at the school level and manage school resources

This leadership team is responsible for overseeing:

• policy development and implementation;
• budget development, finance and purchasing, and contract negotiations;
• curriculum delivery and special services for students;
• employment practices and human resource management;
• technological support services and information management systems;
• facilities planning and maintenance;
• transportation services; and
• communication within and outside of the division.