In all districts the board of directors shall elect a superintendent who shall have such qualification as the local school board alone shall determine. The superintendent shall have supervision over the several departments of the schools thereof and carry out such other powers and duties as prescribed by law. Notwithstanding the provisions of *RCW 28A.400.300(1), the board may contract with such superintendent for a term not to exceed three years when deemed in the best interest of the district. The right to renew a contract of employment with any school superintendent shall rest solely with the discretion of the school board employing such school superintendent. Regarding such renewal of contracts of school superintendents the provisions of RCW 28A.405.210, 28A.405.240, and 28A.645.010 shall be inapplicable.
RCW 28A.400.010
Employment of superintendent—Superintendent's qualifications, general powers, term, contract renewal.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 942 F. Supp. 2d 1120 - Shearer v. Tacoma School District No. 10 (2013)
Most recently applied in 942 F. Supp. 2d 1120 - Shearer v. Tacoma School District No. 10 (April 2013)
1990 c 33 s 376; 1985 c 7 s 94; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 114 s 10; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 15 s 10
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