SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Position Description

Mineola Union Free School District • Mineola, New York

District: Mineola Union Free School District

Reports To: Board of Education

Certification: New York State School District Administrator or School District Leader

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Superintendent shall be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the District, responsible for the effective operation of all instructional, business, and administrative functions. The Superintendent advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Education in accordance with the Education Laws of New York State, the rules and regulations of the Board of Regents and Commissioner of Education, and all applicable federal and state statutes.

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES

The Superintendent shall possess the following powers and be charged with the following duties:

•Serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the District, with the right to address all matters before the Board, but without voting authority.

• Enforce all provisions of law and regulations relating to the management of schools and all educational, social, and recreational activities under the direction of the Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to the following:

A. Communication & Board Relations

• Keep the Board informed of the condition of the District's educational system and ensure effective communication between the Board and staff.

• Prepare Board meeting agendas in consultation with the Board President; submit recommendations and supporting information necessary for informed decision-making.

• Provide clear explanations of any proposed procedures involving departures from established policy or the expenditure of substantial funds.

B. Strategic Planning & Policy Development

• Develop and recommend District educational objectives and support the development of internal objectives aligned with Board goals.

• Develop and recommend long-range plans consistent with population trends, cultural needs, and appropriate use of District facilities.

• Develop administrative procedures and programs to implement Board policies, directives, and formal actions.

• Execute all decisions of the Board.

C. Operations & Records Management

•Ensure sound plans of organization, educational programs, and services are developed and maintained.

• Maintain adequate records, including financial accounts, business and property records, personnel records, and scholastic records. Serve as custodian of District contracts, documents, and title papers.

• Safeguard and administer all District funds, physical assets, and other property.

• File all required reports, requests, and appropriations as required by governing bodies and Board policies.

D. Communications & Public Relations

• Oversee all news releases and items of public interest; approve media interviews of District employees pertaining to educational matters.

• Establish and maintain liaison with community groups involved in the District's educational programs.

• Establish and maintain liaison with other school districts, BOCES, the State Education Department, colleges and universities, and the U.S. Department of Education.

E. Personnel & Human Resources

• Provide for optimum use of District staff; ensure the District is staffed with competent personnel delegated appropriate authority.

• Ensure appropriate in-service training; convene meetings necessary to carry out educational programs.

• Prior to Board action, recommend the appointment, discipline, or termination of administrators, teaching, and non-teaching personnel.

• Develop high standards of performance in educational achievement, personnel development, public responsibility, and operating efficiency.

• Maintain effective relations with employee organizations and assume ultimate responsibility for collective negotiations.

F. Budget & Finance

• Oversee development, authorization, and maintenance of appropriate budgetary procedures.

• Prepare and submit the annual proposed budget to the Board by March 1, or earlier as necessary.

G. Discretionary Action

• Act on own discretion in matters not covered by Board policy when timely action is required; report such actions to the Board promptly and recommend policy guidance.

PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS

A. Board of Education

• Serve as Chief Executive Officer and be accountable to the Board for the administration of the educational system.

• Attend all meetings of the Board.

• Represent the District as CEO in dealings with school systems, professional organizations, businesses, government agencies, and the public.

• Report directly to the Board of Education and to appropriate governmental agencies as required.

• Serve as reference agent for problems brought to the Board.

• Work with the Board to develop appropriate programs and policies, upon either the Superintendent's recommendation or the Board's initiative.

B. Administrators

• Directly oversee the work of central office personnel.

•Hold regular meetings with cabinet-level Assistant Superintendents, Principals, and all other administrators.

• Direct administrative operations and activities; evaluate job performance; provide advice and support.

• Approve vacation schedules for administrators; conduct all evaluations of Assistant Superintendents, Principals, and Directors.

• Annually evaluate all Principals in accordance with the Annual Professional Performance Appraisal Plan (APPR).

• Oversee personnel functions and ensure all staff hold appropriate certifications.

C. Other Stakeholders

• Work with Board employees and advisors, including auditors, architects, attorneys, consultants, and contractors.

• Hold meetings with teachers and other employees as necessary; represent the District in collective negotiations.

• Attend, or delegate attendance at, all municipal agency and governmental body meetings where public school matters appear on the agenda.

• Represent the District before the public and maintain a program of public relations that keeps the community informed of District activities, needs, and successes.

• Receive all complaints, comments, concerns, and criticisms from the public, District employees, students, and Board members.

•Provide oversight to all reporting of student performance data and Teacher-Student data linkages required for APPR.

• Perform any other duties or assignments as directed by the Board of Education.

New York State certification as School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL), or eligibility for such certification

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