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Smart Board Technologies (SBTs) are prevalent in K-6 schools and teachers are expected to use them to enhance student learning. The Smart Board (SB) may not be used effectively in the classroom. The effective use of the SB increases student engagement and performance. To ensure the effective use of the SB, the principal's role is crucial. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to understand principals' perspectives regarding their leadership roles in SBT integration. Bass's theory of transformational leadership and the learning and technology policy framework served as the conceptual frameworks for this study Data were collected from seven K-6 principals using semi-structured interviews. Findings from coding analysis revealed six themes: principal's expertise regarding SBT, perceived roles and responsibilities, perceived benefits of SBT, perceived challenges in the use of SBT, strategies to support use of SBT, and status of effective use of SBT. The results may provide insight on the importance of providing ongoing technology training and support for teachers and insight on policy implementation to ensure the effective use of SBTs to enhance student engagement and performance.