The board of a school district may dismiss a school district superintendent prior to the expiration of the individual's contract for any of the following causes: 1. Immoral conduct. 2. Insubordination. 3. Conviction of a felony. 4. Conduct unbecoming the position of superintendent. 5. Failure to perform contracted duties without justification. 6. Gross inefficiency that the superintendent has failed to correct after written notice. 7. Continuing physical or mental disability that renders the superintendent unfit or unable to perform the superintendent's duties.
15.1-14-05. School district superintendent - Discharge for cause - Notice of hearing - Legal expenses. 1. If the board of a school district intends to discharge a superintendent for cause prior to the expiration of the superintendent's contract, the board shall: a. Provide the superintendent with a written description of the reasons for the discharge; and b. Provide the superintendent with written notice specifying the date and time at which the board will conduct a hearing regarding the discharge. 2. If the superintendent chooses to be accompanied by an attorney, the legal expenses attributable to that representation are the responsibility of the superintendent.