The appointment of the Superintendent of Schools is a function of the Board. The Board shall seek to employ the person it believes can most effectively translate into action the policies of the Board and the goals of the community and the professional staff.
The Board of Education shall appoint a person to serve as Superintendent of Schools, who meets at least the minimum qualifications described in T.C.A. §49-2-301 and the qualifications listed in the Superintendent's job description approved by the Board. Following the appointment, the Superintendent shall enter into a contract with the Board of Education. This renewable contract shall be for a period up to four years and shall specify compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.
The Board may select one of the following methods to secure the services of the Superintendent:
Adopt a resolution to employ the incumbent Superintendent, or ,
When a vacancy occurs in the office of Superintendent, the Board will develop criteria for selection and make their selection based on the criteria, by using one of these methods:
Create a local search committee comprised of the members of the Board.
Employ a consultant to manage the search process.
Final selection of a Superintendent and initial approval of the employment contract will be confirmed by a 2/3 majority vote of the Board. A resolution to extend the appointment and employment contract of the incumbent will require a majority vote of the Board.
To ensure continuity, the appointment process shall commence no later than six months prior to the expiration of the contract of the incumbent Superintendent. The Board shall endeavor to complete the selection process no later that forty-five calendar days prior to the expiration of the contract of the incumbent Superintendent.