Policy 304 - Superintendent Evaluation

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide for a systematic evaluation of the Superintendent.

II. GENERAL STATEMENTS

1. The superintendent’s contract shall be used to formalize the employment relationship and to specifically identify and clarify all conditions of employment with the superintendent.
2. The specific duties for which the superintendent is accountable shall be set forth in a position description for the superintendent and shall be measured by a performance appraisal instrument approved by the school board in consultation with the superintendent. The school board shall use this instrument to periodically evaluate the performance of the superintendent.
3. The school board may use the model contract approved by the boards of the Minnesota School Boards Association and the Minnesota Association of School Administrators as a model instrument. 

III. PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. SETTING OF GOALS
   In July of each year the School Board and Superintendent shall meet to review the Continuous Improvement Plan and action plan.
2. MONITORING PROGRESS
   Periodically throughout the year the Superintendent shall update the School Board on progress made toward the district’s goals and Superintendent’s action plan. This update shall be at a frequency mutually agreed to by the Superintendent and the School Board.

Legal References:

• Minn. Stat. § 123B.143 (Superintendent)

Cross References:

• None

Adopted: April 8, 2003
Revised: July 18, 2006
Reviewed: May 25, 2010
Reviewed: November 12, 2013
Reviewed: February 16, 2016
Revised: May 1, 2018
Reviewed: September 15, 2020
Revised: February 21, 2023