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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS
20-A §1052. Discharge

Universal Citation:
20-A ME Rev Stat § 1052 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Part 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

Subchapter 2: SUPERINTENDENTS

§1052. Discharge

A school board may discharge a superintendent before the expiration of the contract term. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

1. Requirements. The superintendent may be discharged only:

A. For cause; [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

B. After due notice and investigation; and [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

C. By a majority vote of the full membership of the school board. [1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

[ 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW) .]

2. Salary. On discharge, the superintendent's salary shall cease.

[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]

3. Appeal. The superintendent may appeal the school board's decision to the commissioner. The commissioner shall hold a hearing as part of the appeal.

[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).

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