Morris School District
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Policy
File Code: 2210
Monitored:
Mandated:
Other Reasons X
ADMINISTRATIVE LEEWAY IN ABSENCE OF BOARD POLICY

In situations requiring immediate administrative action for which the Board has no applicable written policy, the Superintendent shall have the power to act in the best interests of the Morris School District. The Superintendent’s decisions shall be subject to review by the Board at its next regular meeting.

It shall be the duty of the Superintendent to inform the Board president of any such action promptly and also of the need for the Board to develop written policy.

Date: April 14, 1986
August 27, 2001 First Reading
September 10, 2001 Approved

Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1 General mandatory powers and duties
N.J.S.A. 18A:17-20 Superintendent; general powers and duties
N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20 Powers of board (county vocational schools)

Possible Cross References:
3516 Safety
4135.16 Work stoppages/strikes
4235.16 Work stoppages/strikes
5131.6 Drugs, alcohol, tobacco (substance abuse)
5141.1 Accidents
5141.2 Illness
6114 Emergencies and disaster preparedness
9311 Formulation, adoption, amendment of policies
9313 Formulation, adoption, amendment of administrative regulations

Key Words
Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board Policy, Absence of Board Policy
 

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