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303.4 Superintendent Duties

Code No. 303.4

SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES

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.  Specifically, the superintendent:

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, 23A 

281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).

Approved 3-20-06        Reviewed 10-17-2022         Revised 4-15-2019