FILE: C-3
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
The Central Community School Board shall delegate to the Superintendent the authority and responsibility for the efficient administration of the school system. The Superintendent shall perform his/her administrative functions in accord with the policies adopted by the School Board. The execution of all decisions made by the School Board concerning the internal operation of the school system shall be delegated to the Superintendent.
The Superintendent shall be the chief executive officer and educational advisor of the Central Community School Board and shall discharge his/her duties as prescribed by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana, as well as School Board policies. As the instructional leader of the school district and its chief executive officer, the Superintendent shall have primary responsibility for personnel actions in the district. The Superintendent shall also serve as the Secretary and Treasurer of the School Board.
While retaining ultimate responsibility, the Superintendent shall be authorized to delegate certain duties to other members of his/her administrative staff. This shall include, as appropriate, any administrative or supervisor employee.
The School Board shall appoint the Superintendent for a period not to exceed four (4) years, which period, however, may extend no longer than two (2) years after the expiration of the term of office of the membership of the School Board electing the Superintendent. The salary, vacation, and other benefits of the Superintendent shall be determined by the School Board upon his/her appointment. The Superintendent need not reside in Central, Louisiana.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT
The Superintendent shall maintain his/her office in the School Board office and shall keep his/her office open during regular business hours, five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, except on designated holidays and modified summer hours, to receive the reports of teachers and others and to transact the business required of him/her, except during the time he/she is visiting schools or attending to his/her duties elsewhere.
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. ยงยง17:54, 17:81, 17:90
Central Community School Board