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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-12.1-1. Legislative purpose
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The general assembly recognizes that administrators are not members of teacher collective bargaining units and, therefore, are not protected by the terms of teacher bargaining agreements. While clearly intending neither to interfere with the discretion of school committees to cho…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-12.1-2. “Administrator” defined
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The term “administrator” as used in this chapter applies only to full time, certified professionals having the authority in the interest of a local or regional school district or school within a district to direct, supervise, advise, or manage; provided, however, the term “admini…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-12.1-2.1. Termination of administrator
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An administrator shall only be terminated for just cause including but not limited to declining enrollment or consolidation.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-12.1-3. Notice required — Hearing
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Prior to taking final action dismissing or not renewing the employment of an administrator, and subsequent to suspending the employment of an administrator, a regional or local school committee shall provide the affected administrator with: (1) a concise, clear, written statement…