MSAD 9 POLICY MANUAL

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File: AC

It is the policy of Maine School Administrative District No. 9 to insure equal employment and educational opportunities and affirmative action regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, marital or parental status, age, handicap, or religion in accordance with all federal and state rules and regulations relative to discrimination.

Inquiries can be made to Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Maine School Administrative District No. 9, 11 School Lane, New Sharon, ME 04955 telephone: 778-9517; or to the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Region 1, John McCormack POCH, Room 222, Boston, MA, 02109. Grievance procedures are available which provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging violations of Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 guidelines and may be obtained from the Coordinator.

Reviewed: 9/17/96

Reviewed: 1/10/2000

Revised: February 29, 2000

File: ACA

The school board directs that all staff members be especially alert to and avoid the use of sexist or other discriminatory language in all communications, both oral and written.

File: ACAD

Maine statute defines injurious hazing as "any action or situation, including harassing behavior, that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any school personnel or a student enrolled in a public school."

It is the policy of the board that injurious hazing activities of any type, either on or off school property, by any student, staff member, group or organization affiliated with this school unit, are inconsistent with the educational process and shall be prohibited at all times.

"Harassing behavior" includes acts of intimidation and any other conduct that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of a student or staff member. The behavior may be physical (e.g., hitting), verbal (e.g., threats), or psychological e.g., intimidation).

"Act of intimidation" include extortion; menacing; direct or indirect threats of violence; incidents of violence; bullying; statements or taunting of a malicious and/or derogatory nature that recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental or physical health of another person; and property damage or theft.

No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school unit shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate injurious hazing activities. No student, including leaders of students organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in injurious hazing activities.

Persons not associated with this school unit who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to ejection from school property and/or other measures as may be available under the law.

Administrators, faculty members, students, and all other employees who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate measures.

In the case of an organization affiliated with this school unit which authorizes hazing, penalties may include rescission of permission for that organization to operate on school property or to receive any other benefit of affiliation with the school unit.

These penalties shall be in addition to any civil or criminal penalties to which the violator or organization may be subject.

The superintendent shall assume responsibility for administering this policy. In the event that an individual or organization disagrees with an action__or lack of action__on the part of the superintendent as he/she carries out the provisions of this policy, that individual or organization may appeal to the full Board of Directors. The ruling of the Board of Directors, with respect to the provisions of this policy, shall be final.

This right to appeal does not apply to student suspensions of 10 days or less or to matters submitted to grievance procedures under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

A copy of this policy shall be included in all school, parent, and faculty handbooks or otherwise distributed to all school employees and students.

Adopted: March 14, 1995

Revised: December 14, 1999

Revised: December 11, 2001

Reviewed: November 5, 2001

 

FILE: ACE

This policy is as per Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

It is the policy of Maine School Administrative District No. 9 not to discriminate against any otherwise qualified individual with disability, solely be reason of his/her disability, in admission or access to or treatment or employment in, any program or activity sponsored by this school district.

Inquires regarding compliance with this policy should be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator of MSAD No. 9, 11 School Lane, New Sharon, ME, 04955, Telephone: 778-6571 or to the Office of Civil Rights, Region 1, John McCormack POCH, Room 222, Boston, MA 02109.

File: BBA

The school board shall have general charge of all the public schools of this unit and shall exercise such other responsibilities as specifically provided by law.

The board shall concern itself primarily with broad questions of policy rather than with administrative details. The application of policies is an administrative task to be performed by the superintendent and his/her staff, who shall be held responsible for the effective administration and supervision of the entire school system.

The board, functioning within the framework of laws, court decisions, attorney generals' opinions, and similar mandates from the state and national levels of government, and recognizing the authority of the state, fulfills its mission as the governing body of a political subdivision by acting as follows in the execution of its duties:

A. Enacts policy;

B. Provides for the planning, expansion, improvement, financing, construction and maintenance of the physical plant of the school system;

C. Prescribes the minimum standards needed for the efficient operation and improvement of the school system;

D. Requires the establishment and maintenance of records, accounts, archives, management methods and procedures incidental to the conduct of school business;

E. Approves the budget, financial reports, audits, major expenditures, payment of obligations, and policies whereby the administration may formulate procedures, regulations, and other guides for the orderly accomplishment of business;

F. Estimates and levies taxes for the operation, support, maintenance, improvement and extension of the school system;

G. Adopts courses of study;

H. Provides staff and instructional aids;

I. Evaluates the educational program to determine the effectiveness with which the schools are achieving the educational purposes of the school system; and

J. Provides for the dissemination of information relating to the schools necessary for creating a well_informed public.

Members of the board have authority only when acting as a board legally in session. The board shall not be bound in any way by any action or statement on the part of any individual board member except when such statement or action is in pursuance of specific instructions from the board.

A person is legally qualified to become a member of the board if he/she is a United States citizen, a resident of the State of Maine, a qualified voter in the community or ward thereof by and from which he/she is elected and at least 18 years of age.

Elections shall be nonpartisan. Candidates' qualifications, residency requirements and proper nomination procedures shall be the same as candidates for other elected municipal positions.

No member of the board or spouse shall be an employee in any public school within the system.

The board believes that the legislation of policies is the most important function of a school board and that the execution of the policies should be the function of the superintendent.

Delegation by the board of its executive powers to the superintendent provides freedom for the superintendent to manage the schools within the board's policies and frees the board to devote its time to policy-making and appraisal functions.

The board holds the superintendent responsible for the administration of its policies, the execution of board decisions, the operation of the internal machinery designed to serve the school program and for keeping the board informed about school operations and problems.

The board shall strive to procure, when a vacancy exists, the best professional leader available for the head administrative post. Then the board as a whole, and individual members, shall:

A. Give the superintendent full administrative authority for properly discharging his/her professional duties, holding him/her responsible for acceptable results;

B. Act only upon the recommendation of the superintendent in matters of employment or dismissal of school personnel;

C. Hold all meetings of the board in the presence of the superintendent;

D. Refer all complaints, criticisms, and requests to the superintendent, and discuss them only at a regular meeting after failure of administrative solution;

E. Strive to provide adequate safeguards around the superintendent and other staff members to the end that they can live happily and comfortably in the community and discharge their educational functions on a thoroughly professional basis; and

F. Present personal criticisms of any employee directly to the superintendent.

CBA _ QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF THE

File: BEDB

The superintendent, in cooperation with the chair, shall prepare an agenda for each meeting and have it delivered with supporting information to each board member so that he/she will typically have this material at least 48 hours prior to each regular meeting or work session meeting or 24 hours prior to each special meeting except an emergency special meeting.

Items not on the agenda for a regular meeting may be considered upon a two_thirds (2/3) vote of the board members present.

No business shall be transacted at any special meeting of the board which does not come within the purpose set forth in the agenda for the meeting.

The regular board meeting agenda will be mailed to the press and school_affiliated organizations at the same time it is sent to the board. Others may be sent copies of the agenda upon written request and payment of appropriate costs for printing and mailing.

Individuals may obtain copies of the agenda either at the regular meeting or at the Superintendent's Office prior to the regular meeting.

A majority of the full membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for purposes of taking action. A majority vote of the members voting on a typical matter shall determine the outcome.

Except as otherwise provided by law or by regulations of the Department of Education, or as otherwise provided in board policy, Robert's Rules of Order, Revised (latest edition available) shall be used to resolve procedural uncertainties.

Voting shall be by show of hands ordinarily. Voting shall be done by roll call at the direction of the presiding officer, or at the request of any board member. When voting by roll call, the names of the members shall be called alphabetically, and each member shall respond "Yes" or "No" or "Not Voting." The roll call vote shall be recorded in the minutes.

Maine public officials are obliged to vote openly; thus, secret ballots are not to be used by the school board.

A motion shall be declared "Carried" upon the affirmative vote of the majority of the members present.

The superintendent, in his/her function as board secretary, shall keep complete records of all meetings of the board. Minutes of all meetings of the full board shall be mailed to all board members and to those organizations supplying stamped, self_addressed envelopes.

The minutes of each meeting shall reflect the names of the members present, those absent with excuse (if any), and those absent without excuse (if any).

File: BEDH

Regular, special and emergency meetings of the school board are open to the public. This board, as an elected representative body of the school unit, wishes to provide opportunity for citizens to express interests and concerns related to the matters under consideration by the board. The public is cordially invited to attend and participate as set forth in this policy.

Board meetings are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the official business of the school system. The meetings are not public forum meetings (as are town meetings), but are meetings which are held for the board to do its business in public. The minutes of each public meeting will record the action taken and will show how the board voted on each item presented for action. The journal of minutes is open and available to the public during normal business hours in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Orderly conduct of a meeting does not permit spontaneous discussion from the audience nor among board members. Individuals or organizations desiring to make requests, presentations or proposals on matters before the board will be provided that opportunity.

Generally, public participation shall be limited to time periods just prior to board discussion of the agenda items upon which citizens wish to comment.

The intent of this policy is to allow a fair and adequate opportunity for the public to be heard, to provide adequate time for the board to obtain necessary information on a subject before it, and to see that time allowed for open discussion does not interfere with the fulfillment of the scheduled agenda of the board.

In order that the board may fairly and adequately discharge its overall responsibility, a member of the public wishing to address the board on a specific topic not otherwise on the agenda must submit such a request in writing to the superintendent at least one full week in advance of the scheduled meeting. The superintendent and/or board chair may add the item to the agenda at their discretion, or the chair may waive this requirement.

An agenda shall be published in advance of each meeting in accordance with board policy. Copies are to be posted, or available for at least three weekdays prior to regular meetings, at the superintendent's office and in each school, town hall, the public library or other appropriate public facilities. Anyone desiring additional information about any item on the agenda should direct such inquiries to the Office of the Superintendent.

File: BEDH

Regular, special and emergency meetings of the school board are open to the public. This board, as an elected representative body of the school unit, wishes to provide opportunity for citizens to express interests and concerns related to the matters under consideration by the board. The public is cordially invited to attend and participate as set forth in this policy.

Board meetings are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the official business of the school system. The meetings are not public forum meetings (as are town meetings), but are meetings which are held for the board to do its business in public. The minutes of each public meeting will record the action taken and will show how the board voted on each item presented for action. The journal of minutes is open and available to the public during normal business hours in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Orderly conduct of a meeting does not permit spontaneous discussion from the audience nor among board members. Individuals or organizations desiring to make requests, presentations or proposals on matters before the board will be provided that opportunity.

Generally, public participation shall be limited to time periods just prior to board discussion of the agenda items upon which citizens wish to comment.

The intent of this policy is to allow a fair and adequate opportunity for the public to be heard, to provide adequate time for the board to obtain necessary information on a subject before it, and to see that time allowed for open discussion does not interfere with the fulfillment of the scheduled agenda of the board.

In order that the board may fairly and adequately discharge its overall responsibility, a member of the public wishing to address the board on a specific topic not otherwise on the agenda must submit such a request in writing to the superintendent at least one full week in advance of the scheduled meeting. The superintendent and/or board chair may add the item to the agenda at their discretion, or the chair may waive this requirement.

An agenda shall be published in advance of each meeting in accordance with board policy. Copies are to be posted, or available for at least three weekdays prior to regular meetings, at the superintendent's office and in each school, town hall, the public library or other appropriate public facilities. Anyone desiring additional information about any item on the agenda should direct such inquiries to the Office of the Superintendent.

File: BEDH-R

The following "ground rules" are to further guide public participation at meetings:

A. The chair may limit the time given to comments on a particular topic as well as the time any individual may speak.

B. In the event of a sizeable audience, the chair may require persons interested in speaking to so indicate by signing up to speak, so they may be called on in the most expedient order.

C. Citizens, employees and others with a legitimate interest in the board's business are welcome to participate as provided in this policy. Others may be recognized to speak at the board's discretion. Employees or employee groups will not be permitted to discuss matters for which other, more appropriate forums are provided

D. All speakers are to identify themselves as they begin talking. They will not be permitted to participate in gossip, make defamatory comments, or use abusive or vulgar language. The board chair will maintain the prerogative to discontinue any presentation which violates any of the public participation guidelines.

E. All speakers are to address the board chair and may direct questions or comments to board members or other officers of the school system only upon approval of the chair. Members of the board and the superintendent have the privilege of asking questions of any person who addresses the board. Such questions must be addressed through the chair.

F. Comments and suggestions will be welcomed and given consideration by the board. Speakers may offer objective comments on school operations and programs that concern them. Generally, the board may hear but not discuss or act on an item not on the agenda. Personal matters or complaints will not be entertained in a public meeting but will be deferred to established resolution procedures. Questions and concerns will be responded to through appropriate channels.

G. No complaints or allegations will be allowed concerning any personnel or any person connected to the school system. If appropriate, concerns about an individual will be handled in a conference where the rights and interests of all parties will be appropriately regarded.

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File: BEDH-R

H. Generally, duplication or repetition of comments to the board should be avoided in order to make the most efficient use of the time in meetings. Groups or organizations are requested to be represented by designated spokespersons.

I. Special procedures shall be in place in case of disturbance or disorder. Such shall be prepared and reviewed annually by the superintendent, board chair, board attorney, and others, as appropriate.

J. The board shall, when appropriate, hold special public meetings at which no formal action is to be taken. This shall be solely for the purpose of encouraging interested citizens and groups to discuss with the board any aspects of the school system operations. The times and locations of these meetings shall be at the convenience of the public, to the extent practical. Such meetings should not be occasions for employees to discuss concerns which should be handled through other forums.

Legal Reference: TITLE 1 MRSA SEC. 401 ET SEQ.__FREEDOM OF ACCESS

The following guidelines will govern the public use of recording devices at the public meetings of the school board and subcommittees of the school unit.

Any recording device may be used by members of the public so long as it does not:

A. Require the use of power cords and microphone cords that would interfere with the free movement of traffic into, out of, and within the meeting room;

B. Produce sufficient continuous or periodic sounds that interfere with speakers or with the ability of all persons present to hear the proceedings;

C. Require the occasional or frequent relocation of a microphone or microphones in such a manner as to be disruptive to speakers or other persons present; and/or;

D. Require excessive space in the meeting room so that any participants or observers at the meeting are displaced or excluded or cannot see because of the device.

Whenever a taped or filmed recording is being made of a meeting, the person making the tape or film shall first notify the board chair or the appropriate person conducting the meeting that the meeting is to be filmed or taped.

When, at the request of any board member and/or when, in the judgment of the chair, any of the above guidelines have been violated in such a way as to interfere with the conduct of the meeting or with the ability of the public to observe the proceedings of the meeting, the chair shall request the operator of the recording device to comply with the guidelines. If said interference continues, the chair shall direct that the recording be discontinued and, if necessary, that the recording device be removed from the meeting room.

FILE: BE-R

Meetings of the school board shall be adjourned by 9:00 p.m. except when a motion to continue past this hour has been carried by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board members in attendance. It is also intended that a topic started before the 9:00 p.m. curfew may be continued beyond that point.

The agenda shall specify the time of each meeting, and the meeting shall be cancelled or postponed if a quorum is not present within fifteen (15) minutes of the designated time.

File: BG

It is the intent of the board to develop written policies to serve as guidelines and goals for the successful and efficient functioning of the school unit.

The board considers policy development its chief function, along with providing the wherewithal__such as personnel, buildings, materials, and equipment__for the successful administration, application and execution of its policies.

The board accepts the definition of policy set forth by the National School Boards Association:

"Policies are principles adopted by the school board to chart a course of action. They tell what is wanted; they may include why and how much. Policies should be broad enough to indicate a line of action to be followed by the administration in meeting a number of problems, yet narrow enough to give clear guidance. Policies are guides for action by the administration, which then sets the rules and regulations to provide specific directions to school district personnel."

It is the board's intention that its policies serve as sources of information and guidance for people who are interested in or connected with the unit's schools.

The policies are framed and are meant to be interpreted in terms of state statute, Rules of the State Board of Education, and all other regulatory agencies within our local, county, state, and federal levels of government. The policies are also framed and are meant to be interpreted in terms of those educational objectives, procedures, and practices which are broadly accepted by leaders and authorities in the public education field.

Changes in needs, conditions, purposes, and objectives will require revisions, deletions, and additions to the policies of the current board and those of the future. The board will welcome suggestions for ongoing policy development.

Action on board policy proposals will be taken upon a recommendation of the Policy Committee. The development of the policy statement shall be the responsibility of the Policy Committee and the superintendent, with final adoption in accordance with board policy.

File: BGB

Policy proposals and suggested amendments to or revisions of existing policies shall be submitted to all members of the board and to the superintendent in writing prior to a regularly scheduled board meeting in which such proposed policies, amendments, or revisions shall be given first reading and discussed. A vote for adoption shall take place at the next appropriate regular meeting of the board. Action shall be by two-thirds (2/3's) majority vote of the whole board. Minutes of each meeting shall reflect any readings and action taken.

Development of all such proposals for new or amended policies prior to their submission to the board for action shall include, to the fullest extent practical, deliberative discussions with all persons to be affected or their representatives.

The procedure for proposing the adoption, review, revision or deletion of a school board policy shall be:

A. The Policy Committee is charged with reviewing and recommending all policies/policy changes to be considered by the board.

1. Individual board members, other standing committees, and the superintendent should submit policy suggestions and concerns to the Policy Committee.

2. The Policy Committee shall have the responsibility to review and research each suggestion in accordance with board policies, then prepare drafts as appropriate and make recommendations to the entire board.

Any school board member may enter the adoption, revision, or deletion of a policy on the agenda of any regular meeting when the Policy Committee, after having had full opportunity to consider the member's submitted suggestion, fails to recommend action satisfactory to the member.

3. At an appropriate stage in the policy consideration, the Policy Committee shall initiate contact with the representative teacher organization to provide opportunity to meet and consult regarding any proposed new or changed educational policy, in accordance with Title 26 MRSA, section 965.1, C.

B. Upon recommendation by the Policy Committee, a regular meeting agenda shall include the first reading of a new proposal, revision or deletion of policy. Discussion may take place on the substance of the policy proposal, and a formal vote shall be held to acknowledge the first reading of the policy. Any changes agreed to by consensus or formally adopted amendment shall be made prior to the second reading.

C. At the next regular meeting, the policy shall be placed on the agenda for second reading and action. Amendments may be introduced and acted upon. If a main motion to approve the policy is not passed at such a meeting by a two-thirds (2/3's) majority vote of the whole board, the process for that policy is ended. However, if special circumstances apply, limited additional time may be obtained for further consideration by the adoption of a motion to table the policy to a specific date no later than five weeks hence.

D. Immediately upon approval, policies/revisions/deletions shall be disseminated. Policies deleted and changed shall be recalled.

Adopted: January 25, 1994

File: BIA

A new board member or a member_elect of the school unit shall be afforded the fullest measures of courtesy and cooperation by the board and staff. They shall make every feasible effort to assist the new member to become fully informed about the board's functions, policies, procedures, and current issues.

A. In the interim between appointment/election and actually assuming office, the new member will be invited to attend all meetings and functions of the board, excluding executive sessions and voting, and is to receive all reports and communications normally sent to board members and to join the Board Members at the table. It is anticipated that the board member_elect will agree to maintain confidentiality to the same degree as when officially sworn in.

B. New members will be encouraged to attend appropriate orientation workshops. Activities involving the possible reimbursement of expenses should be cleared first with the board chair.

C. The new member is to be provided with copies of all appropriate publications and aids, the board policy manual, and publications of the national and state school boards associations including the MSBA Board Member Handbook.

D. The board chair and members of the administrative staff will also confer with the new member as necessary on special problems or concerns.

File: BIB

On_going development and in_service education are critical aspects of the overall operation of a school system. It is recognized that the board members of this school unit, like administrators, teachers and other school personnel, need to be well_informed and to stay current on education issues. Continually enhancing boardsmanship skills is necessary to make each member the best that he/she can be.

Participation is encouraged in appropriate local, regional, state and national programs sponsored by the Maine School Boards Association, the Maine School Management Association, The National School Boards Association and other recognized leaders in education. This board is committed to the further development of its members so that the greatest good can be rendered by them on behalf of the children in our schools. Adequate funds are to be budgeted annually to fulfill that important responsibility of school governance.

Reasonable expenses incurred by board members when giving of their time to obtain in_service education shall be reimbursed in accordance with existing policy and budget allocations.

Members shall briefly report to the board and the public at a meeting subsequent to a formal in_service experience. This is to share knowledge gained and to inform the community of the benefits from such expenditures to enhance the ability to oversee the school system effectively. Written reports, by board members or about in_service education events attended, shall appear in school and community publications when appropriate as part of the school unit's public information program.

The board is committed to the individual and collective seeking of good advice, reliable information and feasible solutions to problems. The board's needs are included with those of the staff for a well_developed, comprehensive in_service education program to assist all who are responsible for effective and enlightened school leadership.

FILE: BID-R

A stipend of $15.00 per meeting, plus mileage, for each board member is authorized. This payment will be made for attendance at all regular meetings and for attendance at special meetings when minutes are prepared and subsequently accepted.

TITLE 20A MRSA SEC. 1652 (CSD)

TITLE 20A MRSA SEC. 2306 (MUN)

M.S.A.D. #9 - FARMINGTON, MAINE

M.S.A.D. #9 - FARMINGTON, MAINE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Superintendent of Schools

Reports to: Board of Directors

Performance Responsibilities

I. LONG RANGE PLANNING

A. Develops and/or updates a long range plan for the District in the areas of leadership, curriculum, instruction, staff development, and facilities management and maintenance.

B. Assists the Board in the development and implementation of a District mission and vision.

C. Promotes the implementation of a site based management process at the building level.

II. SUPERVISION

A. Provides oversight for custodial, maintenance, transportation, and school nutrition programs.

B. Supervises the work of the Assistant Superintendent.

C. Provides direct supervision for the development, evaluation, and professional development of the administrative staff.

D. Exercises general supervision of school property and equipment.

E. Provides an efficient and appropriate organizational structure of the district.

III. FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY

A. Directs the preparation of the annual budget for adoption by the Board.

B. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the fiscal management of the District.

C. Serves as Treasurer to the Board of Directors.

D. Maintains adequate school finance, business, property, school population, and student records.

E. Has the power to direct expenditures and purchases within the limits of the detailed budget.

IV. PERSONNEL

A. Nominates professional staff for Board election.

B. When authorized, selects a teacher for employment with later confirmation by the Board.

C. At any time may suspend an employee for cause, and report the case to the Board at their next regular meeting.

D. Has the authority to accept employee resignations on behalf of the Board and inform the Board at the next appropriate meeting.

E. Employs and discharges support staff in accordance with District policy, negotiated contracts, and State statute.

V. OTHER

A. Advises the Board on the need for new/revised policies and formulates policies for Board consideration.

B. Implements District policy and Board directives.

C. Takes appropriate action in any case or event not covered by policy and reports such action to the Board.

D. Serves in an advisory capacity to Board sub-committees.

E. Establishes a public relations program to keep the public informed of the activities and needs of the District.

F. Establishes such permanent or temporary councils, cabinets, and committees as she/he deems necessary for proper administration, advice or improvement of community understanding.

G. Assumes primary responsibility for school construction projects.

H. Works cooperatively with town officials, University personnel, and State Department of Education officials.

I. Keeps current with educational thought and practices by advanced study, attending conferences and workshops.

 

J. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Board.

ADOPTED: December 14, 1993

REVISED: February 10, 1998

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Supervises: All employees of MSAD #9 at the direction of the Superintendent of Schools

Performance Responsibilities

I. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

A. Develop, coordinate, and supervise the curriculum and instructional program.

B. Establish a staff development program that supports the curriculum work in the District.

C. Takes responsibility for student assessment and evaluation.

D. Provides direction and coordinates the District certification process.

II. SUPERVISION OF SPECIALTY AREAS

A. Provides direct supervision of the school nurse(s), gifted education, language minority programming, and coordinates migrant education, IASA, art, music, and physical education programs.

B. Coordinates staff development (budget, conference approval, programs, etc.)

C. Oversees the process for home schooling.

III. FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY

A. Represents the administration in all formal contract negotiations and grievances related to negotiated contracts.

B. Serves as secretary to the Board of Directors.

C. Is knowledgeable of Federal and State reporting requirements and helps meet deadlines and file reports.

IV. ASSISTS THE SUPERINTENDENT

A. Directing, supervising, and evaluating the administration.

B. Promotes positive public relations.

C. Works on behalf of the Board of Directors in supporting, developing, and implementing policy and directives.

D. Shares responsibility for recruiting and employing professional and support staff to fill District vacancies.

E. Assists with the management, employment, and supervision of all support staff (custodians, educational technicians, hot lunch personnel, maintenance employees, secretaries, study hall monitors, transportation employees)

F. Assists with the development and implementation of long range plans for the District (educational programming, school construction, property and material acquisition)

G. Keeps current with educational thought and practices by advanced study, attending conferences and workshops.

H. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign.

 

Adopted: November 23, 1993

Revise: February 10, 1998