(1) Roles and Responsibilities of the Superintendency

General Roles and Responsibilities

• Make all decisions based on the needs, safety, and well-being of students
• Keep the community informed of the following
  • Finances
  • Awards
  • Problems
  • Mission / Vision
  • Data - Test Results - Curriculum Adjustments
  • Programs
• Help construct Referendums
• Aid the School Board in Decision Making
• Reach out to area Businesses, Groups, and Organizations for input and guidance
• Hire individuals who will lead the district forward
• Consider dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline for those who do not uphold the district's mission/vision or with ethical/legal issues
• Allow Due Process
• Help Negotiate Insurance, Public, and Personal Contracts
• Follow all School, Local, State, and National Policy/Laws

Code of Ethics

1. The well-being and success of students is the fundamental value in all decision making and actions.
2. Is honest, respectful, and has integrity.
3. Is responsible and accountable.
4. Understands the rights of all stakeholders, including, but not limited to, fundamental, legal, and civil rights.
5. Is guided by the authority of the school board and obeys local, state, and federal laws.
6. Informs and advises the school board and implements the board’s policies and administrative rules and regulations.
7. Helps form and correct policies by working with the school board and all stakeholders.
8. Does not use the position of authority inappropriately or for personal gain.
9. Encourages all staff to participate in professional development opportunities.
10. Maintains personal and professional standards that enhance the image of the school and the profession.
11. Creates teams and surrounds himself / herself with educated or experienced individuals to aid in the decision making process.
12. Encourages that decisions are supported with data and/or rationale.
13. Understands the well-being of others, before considering the well-being of himself / herself.
14. Understands that the public schools are public’s business and seeks to keep the public fully informed about their schools.
15. Embraces the community by incorporating curriculum that supports the area culture.
16. Models positive behaviors, including moral, ethical, emotional, and social intelligence.