Lapeer Community Schools
Bylaws & Policies
1210 - Board - Superintendent Relationship
The Board of Education believes that, in general, it is the primary duty of
the Board to establish policies and that of the Superintendent to administer
such policies. Policy should not be originated or changed without the
recommendation of the either party. The Superintendent should be given the
latitude to determine the best method of implementing the policies of the
Board.
The Superintendent, as the chief administrative officer of the School
District, is the primary professional advisor to the Board. S/He is responsible
for the development, supervision, and operation of the school program and
facilities. His/Her methods should be made known to the staff through the
administrative guidelines of the District. The whole Board shall retain
oversight supervision of such administrative guidelines.
The Superintendent and those administrators directed by the Superintendent
shall attend all board and board committee meetings, when feasible.
Administrative participation shall be by professional counsel, guidance, and
recommendation - as distinct from deliberation, debate, and voting of Board
members.
The Board is responsible for determining the success of the Superintendent in
meeting the goals established by the Board through annual evaluations of the
Superintendent's performance. The number and kinds of sessions will be
established by both the Board and the Superintendent. The Board, in formulating
its position with regard to the performance of the Superintendent, shall rely,
whenever possible, on the objective outcomes of its evaluations rather than on
subjective opinions.
Revised 2/2/06