Policy 302 - School Superintendent

The purpose of this policy is to specify the responsibility of the superintendent position within the school district.

A. The School Board shall employ a superintendent who shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the School Board and as chief executive officer of the school system.

B. The superintendent is responsible for the management of the schools, the administration of all school district policies, and is directly accountable to the School Board.

C. The superintendent may delegate responsibilities to other school district personnel, but shall continue to be accountable for actions taken under such delegation.

D. Where responsibilities are not specifically prescribed, nor School Board policy applicable, the superintendent shall use personal and professional judgment, subject to review by the School Board.
 

• Adopted: March 9, 1970
• Amended: November 11, 1985
• Amended: May 9, 2005
• Amended: July 14, 2014
• Last Reviewed: December 10, 2018