Title 20-A, Title 20-A

The following provisions shall apply to the selection of superintendents. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Eligibility requirements. Only those persons who hold a state certificate of superintendence grade, issued in accordance with chapter 501 or 502, are eligible to become …

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 19…

1. School unions. The union committee shall establish a policy to guide the relative amount of service to be performed by the superintendent in each unit. 2. Community school district. In community school districts, the district school committee shall also establish a policy to g…

1. Office. The school board or union committee shall provide for an office for the superintendent, office assistants, supplies, utilities and other office expenses. 2. Salary. The school board or union committee shall fix the superintendent's salary.

The superintendent is responsible for the ongoing administration of the school administrative unit and for ensuring that the operation of the schools conforms to policies and rules as adopted by the school board and to state laws and rules. The superintendent also is the ex offic…