Educational environments are an integral part of an economy. Public leadership in this sector is susceptible to challenges from various avenues and therefore needs keenness and flexibility. The challenges that the school board faces are addressable through the application of different leadership theories and styles. The contingency theory of leadership describes alteration of the style of leadership used based on the situation, people, the task, and other variables in the public sector and its environment. The school board can apply this theory in addressing the issues at hand. Using the contingency theory of leadership, the school board can adjust its style of leadership to address the issues at hand. By using this theory of leadership, the