The board employs a superintendent of schools to serve as the chief executive officer of the board. The board delegates to the superintendent the authority to implement board policy and to execute decisions made by the board concerning the internal operations of the school district, unless specifically stated otherwise.
The superintendent is responsible for the implementation and execution of board policy and the observance of board policy by employees and students. The superintendent is responsible for overall supervision and discipline of employees and the education program.
In executing the above-stated duties, the superintendent will consider the financial situation of the school district as well as the needs of the students.
Reference should be made to the job description for the definition of specific duties.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, 23A.
281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).
Cross Reference:
209 Board of Directors' Management Procedures
301 Administrative Structure
302 Superintendent
Approved: 6-14-21
Reviewed: 4-11-22
Revised: _____
