Most people are ignorant about the purpose and role of the local school boards. The proper role is to represent the local taxpayers that foot the bill for the local schools.
Most local school boards are populated with professional educators that live in the local jurisdiction. That makes sense only if you are ignorant of the role of the school board.
This is like putting the fox in charge of the hen house!!
The way to fix the problem is to tell this to as many people as you can. Never, ever, ever vote for an educator to be on the board. It is best for local business owners to serve.
As the local school boards change, the entire education system will eventually follow.
Local school boards don’t hire / fire teachers, set curriculum, buy books. They have no power.