Sec. 10. (a) The superintendent shall act as general administrator of the school city and make recommendations to the board concerning:
(1) the conduct of the schools;
(2) the employment and dismissal of personnel;
(3) the purchase of supplies;
(4) the construction of buildings; and
(5) all other matters pertaining to the conduct of the schools within the general framework of the school laws of the state.
(b) The superintendent shall:
(1) attend all meetings of the board, except when the superintendent's appointment is under consideration;
(2) carry out the orders of the board; and
(3) make all other decisions and perform all other duties that are prescribed by law or that reasonably fall within the superintendent's power and jurisdiction.