3.1. Unity of Control

  • First Reading:  May 18,2021

    Adopted:  June 1, 2021

    Policy Title: 3.1. Unity of Control 

    Only official acts of the board are binding on the Superintendent. Accordingly: 

    1. Decisions or instructions of individual board members, officers, or committees are not binding on the Superintendent except in rare instances when the board has specifically authorized such exercise of authority. 
    2. In the case of board members or committees requesting information or assistance without board authorization, the Superintendent can refuse such requests that require, in the Superintendent’s opinion, a material amount of staff time or funds or is disruptive.