The board has complete discretion to set the salary of the superintendent and/or other administrators. The board authorizes the superintendent to recommend the salary of other administrators to the board. It is the responsibility of the board and/or the superintendent to set the salary and benefits of the superintendent and other administrators at a level that will include consideration of, but not be limited to, the economic condition of the school district and the training, experience, skill, and demonstrated competence of the administrator. The salary is set at the beginning of each contract term.
In addition to the salary and benefits, the administrator’s actual and necessary expenses are paid by the school district when the administrator is performing work-related duties. It is within the discretion of the board to pay dues to professional organizations for the superintendent. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to pay dues to professional organizations for the administrator.
The board believes the administrator is to stay current on educational issues, and as such, the board may approve the payment of dues and other benefits or compensation over and above the administrator’s contract. Approval of dues and other benefits or compensation will be included in the records of the board in accordance with board policy.
Approved April 23, 2018
Reviewed January 10, 2022
Revised January 24, 2022
