2.02 DELEGATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
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While the Franklin Local Board of Education is charged by the State of Ohio with the responsibility for providing opportunities for the children of its schools and of directing those public school activities, which the state entrusts to its care and supervision, a carefully planned pattern of administrative authority is observed by the Board. In fulfilling its obligations, the Board acts through the power of legislation by the determination of policies and the evaluation of the results. The direct administration of the school system is delegated to the Superintendent of Schools whom the Board appoints to act as chief executive officer of the Board. The Superintendent is held individually and directly responsible to the Board of Education for the execution of all its policies and its legislation, for the development, supervision and operation of the school program and facilities, and for such other duties assigned to him/her by the Board.
In the absence of Board policy, the Superintendent shall exercise his/her best judgment in addressing any situation which may arise. However, the Superintendent’s decision may be subject to review by the Board of Education at its next regular meeting. It is the Superintendent’s duty to inform the Board of Education of any such action and of the need for an official policy.
In general, it is the primary duty of the Board to establish policies and that of the Superintendent to administer such policies. In administering the policies of the Board, the Superintendent may promulgate and implement administrative guidelines, procedures, and regulations. As long as the contents of these administrative guidelines, procedures and regulations are not inconsistent with Board policy or federal or state laws, rules, or regulations, they shall be considered an extension of Board policy and binding upon all employees, students, and other persons. |
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