FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2131
Administration
Superintendent of Schools
Selection, Appointment
The Superintendent of Schools (“Superintendent”) shall be appointed by a majority vote of all members of the Farmington Board of Education (the “Board”).
Qualifications, Salary, Length of Term
The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Board and has executive authority and responsibility for the supervision of the Farmington Public Schools (the “District”).
The Superintendent shall meet all of the certification requirements of the State of Connecticut for the position and have at least five years' of public school experience, three of which shall have been in a supervisory position.
The Board shall provide a written contract of employment which includes salary, employment benefits, and term of office, not to exceed three years.
Each year, the Board shall evaluate the performance of the Superintendent in accordance with the guidelines and criteria mutually determined and agreed upon by the Board and the Superintendent.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Superintendent of Schools shall be the chief executive officer of the Board and shall serve as its professional advisor and agent. In accordance with the policies of the Board and the Connecticut General Statutes, the Superintendent shall provide professional leadership for public education in Farmington. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the administration and supervision of District schools and all other activities under the control of the Board.
The Superintendent shall formulate policies and plans for consideration and action by the Board; shall execute and administer policies, regulations, and plans that the Board has adopted; and shall carry out such other duties required by law or directed by the Board. The Superintendent may delegate authority, but such delegation does not relieve the Superintendent of responsibility.
The Superintendent is authorized to execute and supervise contracts in connection with continuing grants-in-aid to the District, subject to budgetary limitations. The Superintendent or designee shall coordinate compliance with Title IX, including receipt and investigation of complaints alleging noncompliance.
The Superintendent shall appoint all certified and non-certified personnel below the position of Assistant Principal.
Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes
10-157 Superintendents: Relationship to local or regional board of education; verification of certification status; waiver of certification; written contract of employment; evaluation of superintendent by board of education
Policy adopted: October 10, 2000
Policy revised: January 2014
Policy revised: June 3, 2024
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2131A
Administrative Regulation
Administration
Superintendent of Schools
The Superintendent of Schools (“Superintendent”) is the chief executive officer of the Farmington Board of Education (the “Board”).
The Superintendent takes the initiative in presenting to the Board policy and planning issues for the Board's attention and advises the Board of policies and plans that the Board may take under consideration. The Superintendent shall prepare and submit to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action and shall provide the Board such necessary and helpful information and reports that may assist the Board on making informed decisions.
The Superintendent or designee as approved by the Board of Education shall attend all meetings of the Board and shall participate in all Board deliberations, except when matters relating to the Superintendent's own employment are under consideration. The Superintendent shall receive notice of all Board and Board committee meetings, and the Superintendent or his/her may attend all such meetings.
Relationship Within the School Organization
In accordance with the policies of the Board, relevant law, and State Board of Education regulations, the Superintendent has executive authority over the Farmington Public Schools (the “District”) and responsibility for its supervision and direction.
The Superintendent will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to all members of the administrative, instructional, and support staff in setting and achieving high standards of excellence and will serve as a professional example of dedicated service committed to providing meaningful and appropriate educational programs and services for all students in the District.
The Superintendent has the general authority to act at the Superintendent’s discretion upon all emergency matters and all other matters as to which the Superintendent’s powers and duties are not expressly limited. The Superintendent will inform the Board when such actions are requested.
The Superintendent shall be responsible to the Board as a body and not to the individual members of the Board.
The Superintendent will oversee and administer the use of all District facilities, property, and funds so as to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in accomplishing the goals of the District.
Specific Responsibilities
Personnel and Staffing
The Superintendent will administer all personnel policies and procedures and ensure adherence to all legal and contractual requirements regarding personnel. The Superintendent will select and employ the most qualified applicants available to serve the District. The Superintendent has authority to appoint all personnel below the level of Assistant Principal. Appointment of certified personnel will be reported to the Board at the Board meeting following each appointment. The Superintendent will direct the employment, assignment, and utilization of all personnel within policy guidelines of the Board and relevant collective bargaining provisions. The Superintendent will implement District-wide staff development and evaluation programs consistent with state guidelines and Board goals. The Superintendent will discipline and suspend personnel from duty for serious misconduct and behavior detrimental to the welfare of the schools, in accordance with applicable law.
Curriculum and Program
The Superintendent will implement and evaluate a planned, ongoing, and systematic program of instruction consistent with state mandates and local requirements. The Superintendent will facilitate consideration of the latest research and developments in the fields of learning theory and curriculum development. The Superintendent will assist the Board in setting curriculum and program priorities.
Budgeting and Fiscal Operations
The Superintendent will provide a system for the effective implementation, management, control, and analysis of the budget. The Superintendent will establish procedures to maintain the integrity of financial services and achieve fiscal accountability.
The Superintendent will implement budget development systems that will consider all areas of program and service needs, provide for broad staff participation in identifying and evaluating budget needs, and lead to a carefully considered budget proposal. The Superintendent will present annually a proposed budget to the Board. The Superintendent will submit all reports as required by state statute, the State Board of Education, or the Board.
Facilities and Transportation
The Superintendent will implement procedures and programs for the efficient care of school buildings and equipment. The Superintendent will evaluate buildings and equipment for their maintenance, improvement, and replacement.
The Superintendent will provide, in accordance with applicable law, adequate and safe transportation for students within the District as well as for those students for whom the District is responsible who are assigned to programs beyond the District.
Planning
The Superintendent will anticipate future District needs through collaborative efforts with the school staff and community. The Superintendent will develop long- and short-range plans to prepare the District to meet such needs in curriculum, student services, facilities, and staffing. Planning efforts will consider emerging changes and developments in community demographics, curriculum research, learning theory, and resources and facilities management.
Parents and Community Relations
The Superintendent will maintain a program of public information to keep parents and the general public well-informed regarding educational policy, school curriculum, student progress, school needs, school successes, and emerging educational programs and services to effect a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community. The Superintendent will maintain effective working relationships with all agencies of the municipal government.
Regulation adopted: October 10, 2000
Regulation revised: June 3, 2024