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§ 4-304. Chief Executive Officer

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Elementary and Secondary Education [Titles 2-9.5] (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Local School Administration (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Baltimore City (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Education, § 4-304
§ 4-304. Chief Executive Officer
Currentness
In general
(a) There is a Chief Executive Officer of the board.
Duties of Chief Executive Officer
(b) The Chief Executive Officer shall:
(1) Be responsible for the overall administration of the Baltimore City Public School System;
(2) Report directly to the board;
(3) Be a member of the cabinet of the Mayor; and
(4) Designate individuals with primary responsibility for each of the following functions:
(i) Management and administration of the Baltimore City Public School System;
(ii) Assessment and accountability of the academic performance of the students in the Baltimore City Public School System;
(iii) Provision of services to students with disabilities in accordance with federal and State law;
(iv) Development and implementation of initiatives for educational reform; and
(v) Professional hiring and development.
Chief Executive Officer and board held accountable
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b)(4) of this section, the Chief Executive Officer and the board shall be held accountable for the delegated functions.
Employment and salary
(d) The board shall employ the Chief Executive Officer and establish the salary of the Chief Executive Officer at an amount commensurate with the credentials, experience, and prior positions of responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer.
Continued employment contingent on performance of students and successful management of schools
(e) The employment contract of the Chief Executive Officer shall provide, at a minimum, that continued employment is contingent on demonstrable improvement in the academic performance of the students in the Baltimore City Public School System and the successful management of the Baltimore City public schools.
Contract duration
(f) The initial contract and any renewal may not exceed 4 years.

Credits

Added by Acts 1997, c. 105, § 1, eff. June 1, 1997.
MD Code, Education, § 4-304, MD EDUC § 4-304
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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