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2140RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 2140

The Board shall appoint the Superintendent of Schools.

When a vacancy occurs in the position of Superintendent, the Board shall announce the vacancy and advertise for applications for the position in newspapers, journals, periodicals and through any other means that it deems appropriate.  In order to provide the most capable leadership available for this school district, the Board may engage in a nationwide search for applicants for this position.  The services of consultants may be engaged to assist in screening the candidates to be interviewed by the Board.

Legal Reference:

Connecticut General Statutes, Section 10-157

Cross Reference:

Policy 2131.1 (Legal Status)

Approved: April 28, 1981

Amended: March 1, 2016

Approved 3/1/2016
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