Appointment

The Board shall appoint a District Superintendent of Schools who serves as the Board's chief executive officer. The term of office is for two years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Board shall set the superintendent's compensation for services. The superintendent qualifies for office by taking the constitutional oath of office. The selection procedures for the position of superintendent shall be the sole responsibility of the Board of Education.

Utah Code 53A-3-301

Qualifications

The Board shall appoint the superintendent on the basis of outstanding professional qualifications. The Superintendent shall hold an administrative/supervisory license issued by the State Board of Education. However, the Board of Education may request, and the State Board of Education may grant, a letter of authorization permitting a person with outstanding professional qualifications to serve as superintendent without holding an administrative/supervisory license.

Utah Code 53A-3-301

Responsibilities

The superintendent shall:

1. Set an exemplary standard to promote educational excellence and work harmoniously with the Board to set educational goals and objectives reflecting the philosophy of the Board.

2. Review and evaluate all aspects of the District's educational program, including facilities, and report any areas of concern or potential problems.

3. Implement Board policies.

4. Formulate administrative regulations designed to interpret and carry out Board policies.

5. Have the power to act in the absence of Board policy.

Evaluation

The Board shall make a written evaluation of the superintendent during the term of his/her contract. In its sole discretion, the Board may evaluate the superintendent on a more frequent basis.

Approved by the Board 10/04/2006