217.01 - Board of Directors and Superintendent

The superintendent is hired by the Board as the chief executive officer of the Board to mange 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 with a recommendation, and to do other such duties the Board determines.

The superintendent shall attend all board meetings unless the superintendent has been excused by the Board president.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§279.8, 279.20 (1991).

Cross Reference:  302.1    Administration and Board of Directors
                                       303        Superintendent
                                       305        Reduction in Administrative Personnel

Approved:  2-10-92              
Reviewed:  9-11-23              
Revised: