The American Community School Board of Trustees Policy Manual is a framework for guiding administration, staff, parents, and students on decision-making and action consistent with the intent of the Board of Trustees and goals of the American Community School of Abu Dhabi. It is intended as a positive aid to managerial judgment. For a given situation, it establishes the parameters within which a decision is to be made. 

Eight of the Trustees are elected for two-year terms by the ACS Parent Teacher Association and three are selected to fill in certain skill requirements. The President of the PTA, the Superintendent and a US Ambassador-appointed representative from the Embassy are non-voting members of the Board of Trustees.

The primary roles and responsibilities of the Board are as follows:

• Ensure the long-term viability of the school through fiscal responsibility and strategic planning

• Hire and evaluate a Superintendent who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school; provide Superintendent adequate support to ensure that ACS provides the best possible education for its students and remains an employer of choice for faculty and staff

• Ensure optimal policies and sufficient facilities are in place to ensure a safe and productive environment for the ACS students, faculty and staff

• Approve budget and provide financial oversight to ensure responsible fiscal management of the school