BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS

The Board considers the formulation and adoption of policies as its most important function. The execution and implementation of adopted policies shall be the function of the Superintendent.

Delegation by the Board of its executive powers to the Superintendent provides freedom for the Superintendent to manage the schools within the Board’s policies and frees the Board to devote its time to policy-making and to judicial and evaluative functions.

The Board shall hold the Superintendent responsible for carrying out its policies within established guidelines and for keeping the Board informed about school operations.

In an effort to keep the Board informed, the Superintendent shall notify Board members promptly of emergency situations which occur in the schools.

ADOPTED: August 13, 2002

LEGAL REF: Code of Alabama 16-1-30, 16-11-9, 16-12-3