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301.2 Recruitment and Appointment of Administrators

Superintendents

In order to provide the most capable leadership available for the District, the Board will employ a Superintendent to serve as the chief executive officer of the board, to conduct the daily operations of the school district and to implement Board policy with the power and duties prescribed by the Board and the law.

The Board, as needed, may engage in a search for applicants for the position of Superintendent of the School District. The services of a consultant may be engaged to assist in screening and/or selecting candidates to be interviewed by the Board of Education.

Other Administrators

In order to provide valuable administrative assistance, including qualified building principals and other administrators,

It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to make a recommendation to the Board for filling an administrative position, based on the requirements stated in this policy. The Board will act only on the Superintendent's recommendation.

In filling the positions of other administrators with the District, the Board will consider applicants who meet or exceed the standard set by the Iowa Department of Education and the qualifications established in the job description for the position. The services of a consultant may be engaged to assist in screening and/or selecting candidates to be interviewed by the Board of Education.

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Approved: 3/13/1989

Reviewed: 2/11/19

Revised: 11/12/12; 3/11/13