The Board of Education maintains a planning committee that reviews annual financial audits, proposed budgets and quarterly financial reports. The board verified academic programs, as well as organizes retreats and meetings. It also operates a performance committee that review staffing models and personnel management policies. The Board of Education is a part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, which governs more than 30 elementary, middle and high schools. Ann Arbor Public Schools schools maintain parent-teacher organizations. The district s schools conduct instruction in science, mathematics, music, English, social studies and special education. Its schools provide a variety of food items for lunch.