File:  CBI - Evaluation of Superintendent

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

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

1.  Clarify for the superintendent his/her 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 his/her job description and the immediate priority among his/her 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 improvement of the instructional program and implementation of curricular programs.

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.

Adopted August 22, 1995

Revised August 28, 2012

LEGAL REF.:  C.R.S. 22-9-101 et seq. (Certificated Personnel Performance Evaluation Act)

CROSS REFS.:  ADA, School District Goals and Objectives

BDFA, District Personnel Performance Evaluation Council

CBA/CBC, Qualifications/Powers and Responsibilities of Superintendent

CBIA, Public Inspection of Superintendent's Evaluation