College School District |  2000 |  BP  2110  Administration

Superintendent Responsibilities And Duties   

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The Board of Trustees desires to establish a productive working relationship with the Superintendent and to ensure that the work of the Superintendent is focused on student learning and achievement and the attainment of the district's vision and goals. The Board also desires to provide a fair basis for holding the Superintendent accountable. The responsibilities of the Superintendent are detailed in law, in the Superintendent's contract, and throughout Board policies and administrative regulations.

(cf. 0000 - Vision)

(cf. 2000 - Concepts and Roles)

(cf. 2111 - Superintendent Governance Standards)

(cf. 2121 - Superintendent's Contract)

(cf. 2140 - Evaluation of the Superintendent)

As the chief executive officer of the district, the Superintendent shall implement Board decisions and manage the instructional and noninstructional operations of the schools. The Superintendent also serves as a member of the district's governance team and has responsibilities to support Board operations and decision making.

(cf. 2210 - Administrative Leeway in Absence of Governing Board Policy)

(cf. 9000 - Role of the Board)

(cf. 9122 - Secretary)

The Superintendent may delegate any of his/her responsibilities and duties to other district staff, but he/she remains accountable to the Board for all areas of operation under the Superintendent's authority.

(cf. 4301 - Administrative Staff Organization)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

17604 Delegation of powers to agents

17605 Delegation of authority to purchase supplies, equipment and services

35020-35046 Powers and duties of superintendent

48900 Authority of superintendent to recommend suspension or expulsion

Management Resources:

CSBA PUBLICATIONS

Maximizing School Board Governance

Superintendent Governance Standards, 2001

WEB SITES

CSBA: http://www.csba.org

American Association of School Administrators: http://www.aasa.org

Association of California School Administrators: http://www.acsa.org

Policy COLLEGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: June 24, 2008 Santa Ynez, California