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Policy CB

School Superintendent

  1. A primary function of the School Board is to select a Superintendent of schools.  To select a Superintendent, a majority vote of all of the members of the Board shall be required. He/She may be appointed to a contract of up to five years in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine.  

  1. The Superintendent shall be the executive officer of the Board. In addition, under Maine Statutes he/she shall serve as secretary ex officio to the Board. He/she shall attend all meetings and have the right to speak on all subjects, but shall have no vote.  

  1. The Superintendent shall administer and supervise the public educational system of the town. He/She shall have discretionary authority, subject to later approval by the Board, to act upon all emergency matters and those as to which his/her power and duties are not particularly set forth or limited.  

  1. The Superintendent shall devote his/her entire working time to the duties of the position. He/She may, without violation of the provisions of this section, perform educational functions outside the town with approval of the Commissioner of  Education and the Board.  

Legal Reference: Title 20A MRSA SEC.1001  

Title 20A MRSA SEC.1053  

Adopted: May 14, 2001  

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