MSD Policies
Administration
112 Administration in Policy Absence
[CHD: Administration in Policy Absence]
In the absence of established Board policy or Board direction, the Superintendent shall assume responsibility making necessary decisions. In such instances, Principals or other administrative or instructional personnel shall gain the approval of the Superintendent before taking any action.
In the situations which arise within the schools where the Board has provided no guides for administrative action, the Superintendent shall have power to act but his/her decisions shall be subject to review and ratification by action of the Board at a regular meeting. It shall be the duty of the Superintendent to inform the Board promptly of such action and of the need for policy.
Cross-Reference: BOSC 106/ BFE Administrative in Policy Absence
History: Revised from January 8, 2001
First Reading Coordination Committee: November 15, 2023
Second Reading and Approval BOSC: November 27, 2023