2131 - Superintendent of Schools

Role and Authority

The Superintendent of Schools shall serve as the chief executive officer of the District and shall be responsible

for the administration of the public schools in accordance with applicable law and the policies of the Board of

Education.

The Superintendent shall have the authority to implement Board policy, manage the District’s day-to-day

operations, and provide leadership to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the school system.

Responsibilities

The Superintendent shall:

● Implement and administer the policies and decisions of the Board of Education;

● Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and services;

● Supervise and evaluate District staff, directly or through appropriate delegation;

● Prepare and present recommendations to the Board on matters including budget, curriculum, personnel, facilities, and operations;

● Keep the Board informed of District needs, progress toward goals, and emerging issues;

● Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and

● Serve as the primary advisor to the Board on educational and operational matters.

Relationship with the Board of Education

The Board of Education acts as a collective body. Individual Board members shall not direct the Superintendent

or other District staff.

The Superintendent is responsible to the Board for the execution of its policies and decisions and shall serve as

the primary point of contact between the Board and the District’s administration.

Delegation of Authority

The Superintendent may delegate responsibilities to District staff as appropriate but shall remain accountable to

the Board for the proper execution of all delegated duties.

The Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement administrative regulations necessary to carry out

Board policy.

Evaluation

The Board of Education shall evaluate the Superintendent’s performance on a regular basis in accordance with a

process established by the Board

Legal Reference

Connecticut General Statutes §10-157

ADOPTED: June 24, 2026 Newtown Public Schools Newtown, CT