N.Y. Education Law § 4704: Powers and duties of board

§ 4704. Powers and duties of board. The board of managers of such

school shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the

school; employ a superintendent and such teachers and assistants as may

be required for the operation and maintenance of the school when

authorized so to do by the board of supervisors or other governing

elective body of the county; fix the compensation of such

superintendent, teachers and assistants within the amount made available

therefor by the said board or body; prescribe rules and regulations for

the management of the school and for the purpose of carrying into effect

the object thereof; provide for the detention, maintenance and

instruction of all children who are admitted to the school.