Subject to review by the Ocean Springs School Board, administrative control and direction of the Ocean Springs School District shall be vested in the Superintendent.  He/she shall have the authority to take the actions  necessary to secure effective and efficient operation of the school district consistent with the policies of the school board, provisions of the school laws and regulations of the State of Mississippi and applicable federal regulations.

As Executive Officer of the Ocean Springs School District, the Superintendent of Schools shall interpret the policies of the Board and shall establish administrative procedures and regulations necessary for implementation of said policies. 

In cases where action by the Superintendent is warranted, and in the absence of policy, the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to act.  However, the Superintendent's decision(s) shall be subject to review and action by the School Board at its regular meeting.  It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Schools to inform the School Board promptly of such action and of the need for policy. 

It is the intent of the School Board of the Ocean Springs School District that active leadership on the part of the administration ensures successful implementation of School Board Policies and continual improvement of the system.

The Mississippi Public School Accountability Standard for this policy is Standard 2.

LEGAL REF.: MS CODE as cited

                 Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards

ADOPTED:    08/11/1987

REVISED:    10/11/2005

                     08/11/2009