File: CBI - Evaluation of Superintendent

NOTE: While Colorado school districts are not required by law to adopt a policy on this subject, some content in this sample reflects legal requirements school districts must follow. This sample contains the content/language that CASB believes best meets the intent of the law. However, the district should consult with its own legal counsel to determine appropriate language that meets local circumstances and needs.

The Board shall institute and maintain a comprehensive program for the evaluation of the superintendent on a regular basis that is agreed upon by the Board and the superintendent.

Through evaluation of the superintendent, the Board shall strive to accomplish the following:

1. Clarify the superintendent´s role in the school system as seen by the Board by defining objectives that will contribute to achievement of district-wide goals.

2. Clarify for all Board members the role of the superintendent in view of the job description and the immediate priority among responsibilities as agreed upon by the Board and the superintendent.

3. Develop positive communication and harmonious working relationships between the Board and superintendent.

4. Provide administrative leadership of excellence for the school system including implementation of education programs for the achievement of the educational objectives of the school district, including the district´s academic standards.

5. Measure the superintendent's professional growth and development and level of performance.

Those portions of the superintendent's written evaluation relating to the performance in fulfilling adopted district objectives, fiscal management of the district, district planning responsibilities and supervision and evaluation of district personnel shall be available for inspection by the public during regular office hours.

Nothing in this policy shall be construed to imply in any manner the establishment of any personal rights not explicitly established by law or contract. Further, nothing in this policy or the accompanying regulation shall be construed to be a prerequisite to or a condition of suspension, dismissal or termination. All employment decisions remain within the sole and continuing discretion of the Board.

(Adoption date)

LEGAL REFS.: C.R.S. 22-9-106 (4)(b) (local board of education shall have exclusive authority for evaluating the superintendent)

C.R.S. 22-9-109 (specific portions of superintendent´s evaluation open to public inspection)

CROSS REFS.: ADA, School District Educational Objectives

CBA/CBC, Qualifications/Powers and Responsibilities of Superintendent

CBD, Superintendent´s Contract

NOTE: A person who is employed in multiple roles in the district may receive a single evaluation that takes into account the employee´s performance of his/her responsibilities in each role. The employee´s supervisor shall conduct the evaluation or, if the employee is the superintendent, the board shall conduct the evaluation. C.R.S. 22-9-106 (4.3).

[Revised November 2015]