Answer: A) manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law. Explanation: The main function of a school board is to manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law. The functions of the school board of a public school are: • to establish strategic direction and priorities for the school. • to monitor and review school performance and to report on it to the Director-General, parents of students at the school and staff. • to develop, maintain and review curriculum for the school. • to develop and review education policies at the school. • to establish budgetary policies for the school and approve the school budget. • to establish policies for the efficient and effective use of school assets and the management of financial risk. • to develop relationships between the school and the community and between the school and community organisations. • to make recommendations to the Director-General on issue affecting the school and to give effect to the Director-General’s directions. • to encourage parent participation in their children’s learning; and • to exercise any other function given to the board under this Act or any otherTerritory law.