MCSD Office of the Superintendent

WHAT DOES THE SUPERINTENDENT DO?

The Superintendent is the only employee hired directly by the school board. The superintendent is not a member of the board itself but functions as the CEO with general supervision of the school system. Hired as the professional educational advisor on policy development and other aspects of education, the superintendent implements the policies the board adopts, while assuring that all decisions are made with the best interests of students in mind.

• Develops long-range strategic plans
• Determines the overall needs of the district including instructional programs and operations
• Maintains a continuous study of current problems/concerns and develops plans to provide continuous improvement
• Prepares the annual budget for board consideration
• Prepares and submits all state and federal applications and reports
• Ensures that professional development opportunities are available for district employees
• Recommends the appointment and termination of all personnel
• Develops a public relations program in order to facilitate optimal community communication and support
• Determines emergency discontinuance of schools
• Prepares the agenda for each meeting including the superintendent report of the district