1210 - BOARD - SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP
The Board believes that, in general, it is the primary duty of the Board to establish policies and that of the Superintendent to administer such policies. Policy should not be originated or changed without the input or recommendation of the Superintendent. The Superintendent should be given the latitude to determine the best method of implementing the policies of the Board.
The Superintendent, as the administrative head of the District, is the primary professional advisor to the Board. As such, the Superintendent is responsible for the development, supervision, and operation of the school program and facilities, including the development of administrative guidelines consistent with Policy 1230.01 – Development of Administrative Guidelines.
Individual members of the Board cannot act for the Board on any matter unless officially delegated by the School Board with the authority to do so. Members shall refrain from involving themselves in administrative matters and from asking the Superintendent for personal considerations. Board members shall refer all non-action matters and criticisms to the Superintendent.
Cooperation is the key to good teamwork. This applies to policy development, District organizations and operation, bond issues, building plans and procedures, site selection, insurance, salaries, transportation, food services, instructional services, and developmental plans for new programs. The team should recognize the need for continuous evaluation of all the functions and services of the school system.
The Superintendent and those administrators directed by the Superintendent shall attend all Board meetings, when feasible. Administrative participation shall be by professional counsel, guidance, and recommendation - as distinct from deliberation, debate, and voting of Board members.
In the interests of promoting and maintaining a healthy and productive work environment, the Superintendent shall report to the Board President any information regarding Board member conduct in violation of Policy 3362.01/4362.01 - Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members or Bylaw 0144.5 - Board Member Behavior, Communications, and Code of Conduct. If such a report involves the Board President, the Board Vice-President shall be notified.
The Board is responsible for determining the success of the Superintendent in meeting the goals established by the Board through annual evaluations of the Superintendent's performance.
As the administrative head of the District, the Superintendent may delegate duties and responsibilities, including those contained in Board policy, to appropriate members of the staff. Those staff performing such duties and responsibilities shall be held accountable by the Superintendent for their performance as employees of the District. The Board shall hold the Superintendent accountable for the administration of the District, actions taken by the Superintendent, and the Superintendent's personal behavior. (See Policy 1240 - Evaluation of the Superintendent)
Individual Board members who receive communications regarding matters within the purview of the administration including, but not limited to, personnel concerns or student/parent concerns, shall immediately refer concerns to the Superintendent, or if the concern relates to the Superintendent, to the Board President.
Revised 11/15/21
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