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Revised (Nov 20 2008)
The superintendent
The most critical and strategic relationship in a district is between the board and the superintendent of schools.
The superintendent is the person most responsible and accountable for standards of conduct and achievement in a district. He or she serves as the senior education officer and the executive administrator who in most cases oversees all staff and is responsible for the implementation of curricula and programs.
The superintendent is the senior policy and program advisor to the board and is central to all planning and the effective implementation of the board’s mandate, policies and operational decisions. The superintendent and secretary treasurer are the board’s two corporate executive officers and, as a team, guide implementation of all the decisions of the board through the education and business services of the district. If the district has a unitary structure, the superintendent serves as chief executive officer who is ultimately responsible for the whole organization and supervision of all staff. The superintendent is key to establishing relationships with members of the school community and the general public through public relations, advocacy and modelling a high standard of community service. This requires extensive training, experience and the professionalism of an effective educational leader. The School Act requires that a superintendent of schools must be a certified teacher and a member of the BC College of Teachers.
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The board chair
