The primary functions of the Humboldt County Board of Education are:
- Adopt rules and regulations governing the administration of the Humboldt County Office of Education, including setting the County Superintendent of Schools’ salary
- Approve the annual budget prepared by the County Superintendent of Schools for the Humboldt County Office of Education before submission to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Act as the governing board for the Humboldt County Office of Education’s court and community schools
- Hear appeals of school district decisions regarding interdistrict attendance and student expulsions
