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160.350
Superintendent of schools -- Appointment -- Term -- Vacancy -Qualifications -- Removal -- Contract extension.
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After considering the recommendations of a screening committee, as provided
in KRS 160.352, each board of education shall appoint a superintendent of
schools whose term of office shall begin on July 1, following the individual's
appointment. The appointment may be for a term of no more than four (4)
years. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of superintendent prior to the
expiration of the term set by the board, the term shall expire on the date the
vacancy occurs. Therefore, the board may appoint a superintendent for a new
term as provided in this subsection, which shall begin on the date of the
superintendent's appointment, except when the vacancy occurs after a school
board election and before the newly elected members take office. When a
vacancy occurs during this period, the position shall not be filled until the new
members take office, but the board may appoint an acting superintendent to
serve a term not to exceed six (6) months. This appointment may be renewed
once for a period not to exceed three (3) months. If a vacancy occurs, a local
board may also appoint an acting superintendent during the period the
screening committee pursuant to KRS 160.352 conducts its business and prior
to the actual appointment of the new superintendent. No superintendent shall
resign during a term and accept a new term from the same board of education
prior to the expiration date of the present term. In the case of a vacancy in the
office for an unexpired term, the board of education shall make the
appointment so that the term will end on June 30. The board shall set the
salary of the superintendent to be paid in regular installments.
An individual shall not assume the duties of superintendent in a district until he
or she provides the board of education with a copy of a certificate for school
superintendent issued by the Education Professional Standards Board or its
legal predecessor. A superintendent shall hold a valid certificate throughout the
period of employment. A superintendent shall successfully complete the
training program and assessment center process within two (2) years of
assuming the duties of superintendent. A superintendent shall not serve as
director or officer of a bank, trust company, or savings or loan association that
has the school district's funds on deposit. Following appointment, the
superintendent shall establish residency in Kentucky.
A superintendent of schools may be removed for cause by a vote of four-fifths
(4/5) of the membership of a board of education and upon approval by the
commissioner of education. However, if the dismissal of the superintendent has
been recommended by a highly skilled certified educator pursuant to KRS
158.6455 and the action is approved by the commissioner of education, the
board shall terminate the superintendent's contract. Written notice setting out
the charges for removal shall be spread on the minutes of the board and given
to the superintendent. The board shall seek approval by the commissioner of
education for removing the superintendent. The commissioner of education
shall investigate the accuracy of the charges made, evaluate the
superintendent's overall performance during the superintendent's appointment,
and consider the educational performance of the students in the district. Within
thirty (30) days of notification, the commissioner of education shall either
approve or reject the board's request.
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After the completion of a superintendent's first contract or after four (4) years,
whichever comes last, the board of education may, no later than June 30,
extend the contract of the superintendent for one (1) additional year beyond the
current term of employment.
Effective:April 10, 2014
History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 77, sec. 2, effective April 10, 2014. -Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 1, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended
2000 Ky. Acts ch. 470, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky.
Acts ch. 77, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 598, sec. 18, effective April
14, 1998. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 349, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1996. -Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 2, effective February 17, 1994. Amended
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 170, sec. 3, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1990 Ky.
Acts ch. 476, sec. 75, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 34,
sec. 3, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 246, sec. 1,
effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 9. -- Amended
1942 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 13. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1,
effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4399-34.
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