NON-RENEWAL OR TERMINATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT | Policy Manual

1241 - NON-RENEWAL OR TERMINATION OF THE Superintendent'S CONTRACT

The Board has an obligation to the students, parents, and residents of this District to employ the professional leadership the Board feels best suited to meet the educational needs of the students. The Board shall meet this obligation through recruitment, hiring, and supervision efforts designed to assure that the Superintendent is highly qualified and meeting performance standards while in the position.

If the Superintendent's performance is found to be unsatisfactory by the Board, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing by the President. The Superintendent shall normally be given an opportunity to address identified deficiencies in performance.

If the Board intends to consider non-renewal of the Superintendent's contract, it shall give the Superintendent written preliminary notice by registered mail at least five (5) months prior to the expiration of the contract.

If the Superintendent files a written request with the Board within seven (7) days after receiving such notice, the Superintendent has a right to a hearing prior to being given the notice of non-renewal of the contract. The Superintendent may request a public or private hearing and request that the Board provide its reasons for non-renewal, in writing, prior to the hearing.

At least four (4) months prior to the expiration of the contract of the Superintendent, the Board shall provide notice, in writing, of either renewal of the contract or refusal to renew such contract. No person may be employed or dismissed except by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board.

Non-renewal or unilateral termination of the Superintendent’s contract shall be consistent with State law and with the provisions of the employment contract between the Board and the Superintendent. The Board President, with the assistance of Board legal counsel, shall be responsible for compliance with non-renewal or termination procedural requirements.

By mutual agreement of the Board and the Superintendent, the employment contract may be modified or terminated. Policy 3140 - Non-Renewal, Resignation, and Termination applies to administrators other than the Superintendent.