The school superintendent is both the leader of the school
district and the secretary to the board of directors. The
superintendent is responsible for the academic programs, finance
and operations, and human resource processes including the
selection of the administrators, teachers, specialists, and
support staff in the school district. The superintendent is also
responsible to support the school board and keep them informed
of district operations. The superintendant is charged with the
management of the overall school system and the leadership for
high quality academic and support programs. The superintendent
is also responsible to communicate the vision, mission, and
strategic direction of the school district. The superintendent
is in many ways the guiding light of the district and must
possess mature leadership qualities, set high standards and
expectations, and be supportive of all district programs and
staff. The superintendent must oversee the development of the
district’s budget and insure that the dis