Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
In order for a person to be eligible to hold the office of trustee of any school district, such person must be a bona fide resident and a qualified elector of such school district; hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; complete a basic course of training and education; and file annually a certificate of completion of a course of continuing education conducted by the Mississippi School Boards Association.