BDD-BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP

File: BDD

BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP

The MSAD #11 Board believes that exercising its legislative function through policymaking is its most important responsibility. The MSAD #11 Board is also responsible for setting the direction for the school district and evaluating progress toward goals.

The management of the schools is the function of the Superintendent. The MSAD #11 Board holds the Superintendent responsible for complying with all applicable laws, rules and regulations; for administering MSAD #11 Board policies and decisions; for the operation of the schools and educational program; for the system of supervision and evaluation of staff; and for keeping the MSAD #11 Board informed about school operations, problems and opportunities. The MSAD #11 Board recognizes that the Superintendent may delegate certain responsibilities to other personnel. Such delegation does not relieve the Superintendent of the final responsibility for actions taken.

The MSAD #11 Board, collectively and as individual members, shall:

A. Recognize the Superintendent as the educational leader of the school district;

B. Provide direction for the Superintendent through written policies, objectives and goals for the school district;

C. Give the Superintendent full administrative authority and support for properly discharging his/her professional duties, while holding him/her responsible for acceptable results;

D. Hold all MSAD #11 Board meetings in the presence of the Superintendent, except as otherwise permitted by law or when the Superintendent voluntarily excuses him/herself at the request of the Board. The Superintendent will attend all meetings of standing and/or advisory meetings.

E. Refer complaints, criticisms, and requests to the Superintendent or other appropriate personnel and discuss them at MSAD #11 Board meetings only after administrative solutions have been exhausted; and

F. Evaluate the Superintendent and provide appropriate opportunities for the Superintendent to share his/her perceptions regarding the working relationship between the MSAD #11 Board and Superintendent.

Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 401 et seq.
20-A MRSA §§ 1001 et seq.; 1051 et seq.; 13201; 13301

Cross Reference: BBA - School Board Powers and Responsibilities
BCA - Board Member Code of Ethics
CB - School Superintendent
CB-R - Superintendent Job Description
CBI - Evaluation of the Superintendent

Adopted: Prior to 1985

Revised: June 5, 1986; November 1, 1990; October 1, 1992; June 15, 2006