The superintendent of the school for the deaf is appointed by and reports to the superintendent of public instruction. The school for the deaf must have a separate budget and separate staff from the department of public instruction.
School for the deaf - Appointment of superintendent, budget, staff, and reporting structure
N.D.C.C. § 25-07-01.1, under Education of Deaf Persons.
N.D.C.C. § 25-07-01.1