Duties of superintendents
48(1)A superintendent is accountable to the District Education Council concerned for the management of programs and resources, for the quality of learning and for the implementation of the district education plan and district expenditure plan in the school district in respect of which the superintendent is appointed or reappointed.
48(2)The duties of a superintendent, with respect to the school district for which the superintendent is appointed or reappointed, include
(a)
providing leadership in the school district in promoting quality education, inclusive education, enhanced community involvement and the efficient delivery of services,
(b)
coordinating and administering the educational programs and educational services prescribed by the Minister,
(b.1)
ensuring the implementation of best practice in teaching and evaluation methodology,
(b.2)
ensuring that school district and provincial policies are followed by school personnel,
(c)
having primary responsibility for the preparation and implementation of the district education plan and the district expenditure plan for the school district,
(d)
having primary responsibility for the preparation of a district performance report, in such format as may be determined by the Minister, for submission annually to the District Education Council and the Minister,
(e)
Repealed: 2000, c.52, s.49
(f)
ensuring the allocation, management and development of all human resources in the school district,
(f.1)
ensuring that the performance of school personnel is evaluated, in accordance with the regulations,
(f.2)
consulting with the Parent School Support Committee concerned, in accordance with paragraph 33(2)(
d), when conducting a performance evaluation of a principal or a vice-principal,
(f.3)
attending and participating in official meetings of the District Education Council,
(g)
providing for the effective and efficient management of available financial resources,
(g.1)
providing alternative education programs and services for pupils consistent with policies established by the Minister;
(h)
ensuring effective communication links, procedures and mechanisms are in place, and
(i)
making an annual report to the District Education Council at the end of each school year with respect to the progress and effectiveness of the positive learning and working environment plan in the school district.
48(3)A superintendent may, except with respect to the superintendent’s duties provided for under subsection (2), designate persons to act on behalf of the superintendent.
2000, c.52, s.49; 2012, c.21, s.7; 2014, c.37, s.4; 2021, c.10, s.1