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Policy CBC: Superintendent of Schools: Appointment and Responsibilities
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and the Amherst and Pelham School Committees, the latter two cooperatively through the Union #26 School Committee, shall jointly appoint a Superintendent of Schools. Such appointment shall be confirmed in a written Contract of Employment which shall include terms and conditions of employment.
The Superintendent of Schools shall serve as:
- The executive officer of the Committees
- The chief educational advisor to the Committees
- The accountable officer for all personnel in the school districts
- The liaison officer between the Committees and all personnel of the school districts, state agencies and local community groups or agencies
A written job description, outlining the qualifications and responsibilities of the Superintendent of Schools will be developed by the School Committees and periodically reviewed by them.
The Superintendent is designated a managerial and confidential employee in regards to collective bargaining as defined in Chapter 150E of Mass. legislation.
LEGAL REF:
Region Voted to Approve: 12/21/82
Amherst Voted to Approve: 2/1/83
Pelham Voted to Approve: 2/8/83
Effective Date: 12/21/82
