The superintendent is hired by the board as the chief executive officer of the board to manage the day-to-day operation of the school district.  The board shall set policy to guide the superintendent and shall not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the school district.

The superintendent shall work closely with the board, particularly the board president, to carry out and implement the policies of the board, to advise the board, to provide information to the board, to offer alternative solutions to the board in the form of a recommendation, and to do other duties as the board determines.

The superintendent shall attend each board meeting unless excused by the board president.

Approved:  07-01-92             
Reviewed:   01-10-94, 11-11-96, 11-09-98, 11-12-01, 11-08-04, 12-10-07, 12-12-11, 12-11-14, 11-08-21
Revised:

School employees will be utilized for their expertise to provide information to the board and to take part on advisory committees when necessary.

The board must remain objective about each employee.  Employees who have concerns should have their initial contact with their building principal.  If the employee's concerns are unsatisfied, the next step is the superintendent. The board shall only become involved with employee issues when the board is acting on a recommendation of the superintendent in the employment of employees or when the board is considering the termination of an employee.

Approved:                  
Reviewed:  01-10-94, 11-11-96, 11-09-98, 11-12-01, 11-08-04, 12-10-07, 12-12-11, 12-11-14           
Revised:  07-01-92, 11-08-21

The board may work with adjoining school district boards to provide additional opportunities in the school district's education programs as well as to operate the school district more economically and efficiently.   As part of this joint effort, the board shall pay particular attention to opportunities to share students, programs and employees.

Approved:  07-01-92             
Reviewed:  01-10-94, 11-11-96, 11-09-98, 11-12-01, 11-08-04, 12-10-07, 12-12-11, 12-11-14, 11-08-21
Revised:

The board shall utilize the resources of the Area Education Agency (AEA) such as educational materials and staff resources, particularly in the area of special education.  Support may include, but not be limited to, school psychologists; speech therapists; nurses; physicians; dentists; and aides who work directly with students in the educational process.

The board may also utilize the AEA to work with other school districts in the region for program offerings as well as purchase of supplies.

Approved:   7-1-92                
Reviewed:  1-10-94, 11-11-96, 11-09-98, 11-12-01, 12-10-07, 12-12-11, 12-11-14
Revised:   01-10-05, 11-08-21

Being aware of, and expressing their opinion on, proposed law revisions and new laws is essential to maintaining and creating an education program to meet the needs of the school district community.

It shall be the responsibility of the board to maintain contact with the elected official representing the school district.  It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to assist the board in keeping up-to-date on proposed laws and in contacting the elected officials who represent the school district.

Approved:   ll-8-93                
Reviewed:  01-10-94, 11-11-96, 11-09-98, 11-12-01, 11-08-04, 12-10-07, 12-12-11, 12-11-14           
Revised:  11-08-21