Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    BCD Policy Name    Board-Superintendent Relationship Adoption            July 2, 1984 Revised

In delegating authority to the Superintendent to put into practice and operation the plans and policies of the Board of Education, the Board of Education recognizes the following principles relative to Board-Superintendent-staff relationships:

      Teamwork is essential among the Board of Education, the Superintendent, and staff. Sound relationships are based upon mutual trust and confidence.

      The Board of Education will establish policies pertaining to staff welfare and instructional programs only after consultation with the Superintendent and such other staff personnel as the Superintendent may deem appropriate.

      Policies adopted by the Board of Education shall be implemented through the authority of the Superintendent unless specifically provided for within policy itself.

      The Board of Education shall encourage the Superintendent to take an active and creative role in the initiation of new processes and procedures to meet the changing goals and purposes in education.

      The Board of Education shall transact all of its official business with staff through the Superintendent.