In the absence of the superintendent, it is the responsibility of the other administrators to assume the superintendent's duties. The succession of authority to the superintendent is in this order:
- Secondary Principal
- Elementary Principal
- School Business Official
- Curriculum Director / Instructional Coach
If the absence of the superintendent is temporary, the successor will assume only those duties and responsibilities of the superintendent that require immediate action. If the board determines the absence of the superintendent will be a lengthy one, the board will appoint an acting superintendent to assume the responsibilities of the superintendent. The successor will assume the duties when the successor learns of the superintendent's absence or when assigned by the superintendent or the board.
References to "superintendent" in this policy manual will mean the "superintendent or the superintendent's designee" unless otherwise stated in the board policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8
281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).
Cross Reference: 302 Superintendent
Approved: December 1995
Reviewed: April 2009, March 2010, March 2013, March 2016, March 2019, March 2022
