CB - SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Book: C
Section: General School Administration
Title: SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Code: CB
Status: Active
Adopted: February 6, 1984
Last Revised: June 24, 2009
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
A primary function of the Portland Board of Public Education (Board) is to select a Superintendent of Schools. To select a Superintendent, a majority vote of all members of the Board shall be required. The Superintendent may be appointed to a contract of up to five years in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine.
The Superintendent shall be executive officer of the Board. In addition, under Maine statutes the Superintendent shall serve as secretary ex officio to the Board. The Superintendent shall be expected to attend all Board meetings and have the right to speak on all subjects, but shall have no vote.
The Superintendent shall administer and supervise the Portland Public Schools.The Superintendent shall have discretionary authority to act upon all emergency matters and those as to which their power and duties are not specifically set forth or limited.
The Superintendent shall devote their entire working time to the duties of the position. The Superintendent may, without violation of the provisions of this section, perform educational functions outside the Portland Public Schools with the approval of the Commissioner of Education and the Board.
Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 1001, 1051 et seq.
Cross Reference: CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent
CHD – Administration in the Absence of Policy
CBA – Superintendent of Schools – Job Description
Adopted: February 6, 1984
Revised: Augusts 26, 1992; June 24, 2009; November 26, 2019
Legal
Cross References
CBA - SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – JOB DESCRIPTION
CBI - Evaluation of the Superintendent
CHD - ADMINISTRATION IN POLICY ABSENCE
CB - School Superintendent.pdf (76 KB)
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