Jerome Joint School District No. 261

ADMINISTRATION 6100

Superintendent

Duties and Authorities

The Superintendent is the District’s executive officer and is responsible for the administration and management of the District schools, in accordance with Board policies and directives and state and federal law.  The Superintendent is hereby granted authority to act on behalf of the Board and the district in all administrative matters with the exception those matters specifically reserved for the Board by law or rule for which there lawfully cannot be any delegation by the Board.  The Superintendent is also authorized to develop administrative procedures to implement Board policy and to delegate duties and responsibilities.  Delegation of power or duty, however, shall not relieve the Superintendent of responsibility for the action which is delegated.

Qualifications and Appointment

The Superintendent must be of good character and of unquestionable morals and integrity.  The Superintendent shall have the experience and the skills necessary to work effectively with the Board, District employees, students, and the community.  The Superintendent shall have a valid superintendent’s endorsement.

When the office of the Superintendent becomes vacant, the Board will conduct a search to find the most capable person for the position.  Qualified staff members who apply for the position will be considered for the vacancy.

Evaluation

The Board will conduct a written formal evaluation, at least annually, of the performance of the Superintendent, using standards and objectives developed by the Superintendent and Board, which are consistent with the District’s mission and goal statements.  A specific time shall be designated for a formal evaluation session.  The evaluation should include a discussion of strengths and weaknesses, as well as performance areas needing improvement.

A portion of the evaluation must include multiple objective measures of student growth in achievement as defined in Section 33-1001, Idaho Code.

Compensation and Benefits

The Board and the Superintendent shall enter into a contract approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.  This contract shall govern the employment relationship between the Board and the Superintendent.  

Cross Reference: 1315  District Planning

Legal Reference:

I.C. § 33-320 Strategic Planning and Training

I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel

I.C. § 33-1001 Definitions

IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy

Hancock v. Idaho Falls School District No. 91, No. CV-04-537-E-BLW, 2006 U.S. Dist. Ct. LEXIS 52243

Policy History:

Adopted on: 10/24/2006

Revised on: 08/23/2011

Revised on: 06/26/2012

Revised on: 11/28/2017

Revised on: 08/25/2020