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

1241 - NON-RENEWAL OR TERMINATION OF THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR'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 District Administrator is highly qualified and meeting performance standards while in the position.

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

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

If the District Administrator files a written request with the Board within seven (7) days after receiving such notice, the District Administrator has a right to a hearing prior to being given the notice of non-renewal of the contract. The District Administrator may request a public or private hearing and request that the Board provides 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 District Administrator, 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 District Administrator’s contract shall be consistent with State law and with the provisions of the employment contract between the Board and the District Administrator. The Board President, with the assistance of Board legal counsel, shall be responsible for compliance with non-renwal or termination procedural requirements.

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

Revised 1/4/16
Revised 11/16/20