SERIES 4000: DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT
4500 Administrators/Supervisors
4501 Definition
An Administrator, Supervisor, or Director performs duties meeting the administrative or executive exemptions under the Fair Labor Standard Act. Administrators, Supervisors, and Directors report to the Superintendent or designee.
A. Administrators
Administrators manage, supervise, and oversee District curriculum, instructional programs, and instructional services. As a condition of continued employment, Administrators must hold and maintain certificates, licenses, credentials, and qualifications (collectively, the “Certification”) as set by the Board or required by law, including Revised School Code Sections 1246 and 1536.
- “Administrator” includes the building principal, assistant principal, assistant superintendent, and any other person whose primary responsibility is administering instructional programs, as well as the position of “chief business official” as defined in Revised School Code Section 1246.
- If an Administrator’s Certification expires, is nullified, or is revoked, the Administrator must immediately notify the Superintendent or designee, in writing.
- Administrators will be subject to individual employment contracts not to exceed 3 years and may be governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
- Administrators are subject to Revised School Code Section 1229(2) for purposes of non-renewal.
B. Non-Instructional Supervisors or Directors
Non-Instructional Supervisors or Directors include managerial personnel who are not Administrators within the definition of this Policy and who have the authority to direct, recommend, hire, discipline, and discharge personnel they supervise, including transportation, custodial, maintenance, or food service personnel. Non-Instructional Supervisors or Directors may be provided individual employment contracts not to exceed 3 years and may also be governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
Legal authority: MCL 380.1229, 380.1246, 380.1536
Date adopted: 08/09/2021
Date revised:
