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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the issuance of a superintendent's certificate to persons possessing exceptional qualifications
Purpose
To allow school districts the ability to hire a Chief Executive Officer as a superintendent.
Summary of provisions
The commissioner, at the request of the board of education of a school district shall issue a certificate as superintendent to a qualified individual. The candidate must have a post-graduate degree and five years experience as a chief executive officer. The experience must be at a large company that has substantial annual sales or operating revenues.
Justification
The issue of cost in education has become a focal point for all segments of the educational community and school districts are at times experiencing difficulty finding qualified persons able to handle the fiscal responsibilities of the position of superintendent. This legislation would give school districts the ability to attract the types of high-powered, private-sector candidates that are presently precluded from being considered as a superintendent.
A business leader is able to bring a different set of qualities, experience, and expertise to the educational community. Success in the business arena usually comes from an individual's ability to manage growth and control costs. This legislation would encourage the successful combination of managing growth as well as focusing on the needs of students in the educational community.
Currently, Education Law does provide for exceptions to the current administrative credential required of all school administrators but does not allow for the selection of a highly qualified business leader.
This bill seeks to stress a partnership between a strong, qualified, business Chief Executive Officer and the talented educational administrators in a district.
Legislative history
2007-08: S.552; 2005-2006: S.34; 2003-2004, S.292-A; 2001-2002, S.3134.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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