FILE:  BBD

 

BOARD - SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS

 

 

The Orleans Parish School Board recognizes the need for a clear delineation between its responsibilities, duties and authority and those of the Superintendent.

 

The School Board is primarily a legislative body with ultimate responsibility for the operation and improvement of public education in Orleans Parish.

 

The School Board believes that the legislation of policies is the most important function of a School Board and that the execution of the policies should be the function of the Superintendent.  The function of the School Board is not to operate the schools but to see that they are operated for the best interest of the children and taxpayers within the provisions of Louisiana law. 

 

The Superintendent shall serve as the School Board’s instructional leader and chief executive officer.  In the execution of his/her executive powers, the Superintendent possesses the freedom to manage the schools and the administrative staff within the parameters of School Board policies and to promulgate administrative regulations and procedures for the implementation of School Board policies.  The Superintendent shall keep the School Board informed about school operations and notify the School Board promptly in times of emergency or other serious events which occur in the schools.

 

Orleans Parish School Board