A school board may discharge a superintendent before the expiration of the contract term. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1. Requirements. The superintendent may be discharged only:
A. For cause; [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. After due notice and investigation; and [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
C. By a majority vote of the full membership of the school board. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2. Salary. On discharge, the superintendent's salary shall cease.
3. Appeal. The superintendent may appeal the school board's decision to the commissioner. The commissioner shall hold a hearing as part of the appeal.