(a) Said Board shall have in general all the powers and authority, and perform all the duties, pertaining to school officers in towns of this State, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act.

(b) The Board shall have the care and custody of all property belonging to or used for the several schools of said City; shall employ teachers, janitors and such other employees as they deem necessary and fix their compensation; have the management and control of all the public schools of said City; examine and allow all claims arising therefrom, and draw warrants for the payment of such claims upon the City Treasurer, in accordance with the provisions of this act. All warrants for the payment of money drawn by the Board shall be signed by the President of the Board or his/her designee as stipulated by School Board policy.

(c) The Board may establish such bylaws and regulations for carrying out the powers herein granted, as are consistent with the provisions of this act and the general law of this State.