STATE OPNORTH CAROLINA
CHOWAN CouNTY
AMENDED AND RESTATI
EMPLOYMENT CONTRA‘
‘OR SUPERINTENDENT.
TIS AMENDED (OD RESTATED CONTRACT mae hs te ay of ay 2016 2 cen
‘se Edcnon-GhovenSchoels Boao Edson (he Bea) and Hedt Lhe tse Nope)
WHEREAS, the Board desires to provide the Superintendent with a written employment
contract in order to enhance administrative stability and continuity within the Board's schools
Which the Board believes generally improves the quality of ts overall education program; and
WHEREAS, the Board and the Superintendent believe that a written employment
contract is necessary to describe specifically their relationship and to serve as the basis of
effective communication between them as they fulfill thir govemance and administrative
funetions in the operation ofthe education program of the Bosrd’s schools;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board and the Superintendent, for the consideration herein
specified, agree as follows:
1, TERM.
The Board, in consideration of the promises, hersin contained, hereby employs
Robert L. Jackson as Superintendent of the Board's schools fora tem commencing July
1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2019. The Board and the Superintendent agree that this
Contract is for employment for a limited term, that this Contract is not a continuing
contract, and that there is no express or implied agreement by the Board for employment
ofthe Superintendent beyond the term set forth i this Contract.
Further, the Board may by specific action and with the consent of the
Superintendent, extend the termination date of the existing contract to the extent
permitted by State law, Extension or renewal ofthe centract shall only be undertaken by
resolution ofthe Board pursuant to N.C. Gen, Stat 115C-2712, PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERINTENDENT.
The Superintendent shall have charge ofthe administraton of the Boar's schools
under the dcection of the Board. He shall be the chief execusive offcer of the Boards
shall serve as secretary tothe Board; shall direct and asign teachers and other employees:
of the schools under his supervision; shall have freedom to organize, reorganize and.
arrange the administrative and supervisory staff, including instruction and. business
firs, as best serves the Edenton-Chowan School System, subject tothe approval of the
Board; shall select all personnel subject to the approval of the Board; shall have the
authority to immediately accept resignations of personnel, for and on behalf ofthe Board,
shall from time to time suggest regulations, rules and procedures deemed necessary for
‘the orderly administration of the schoo! district; and in general erform all duties incident
{0 the office of the Superintendent and such other duties as may be prescribed by law,
including but not limited to the provisions of N.C. Gen, Stat, 1.5C-276, or by the Board
from cime to time. The Board, individually and collectively, promptly shall refer
criticisms, complaint, and suggestions called to its attention 1 the Superintendent for
appropriate study, recommendation, and response and shall reffain from individval
interference with the administration of school policies except through Board action. The
Superintendent shall have the right co attend all Board meetings and all Board and citizen
‘meetings, serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees and provide
administrative recommendations on each item of business considered by each of these
‘groups, except when the Superintendents performance, evaluation, contract oF
Telationship with the Board are being discussed and considered by the Board in closed
‘The Superintendent shall have the authority to select atomeys to work with the
School district on any specialized matters in which the superintendent considers it inthe
best interest ofthe System, including special education-related issues, personnel, and any
investigations. In any matter which involves the Superintendent in hearings ot
presentation of evidence to the Board on behalf ofthe administration ofthe System and
{inhis official capacity, the Board shall be represented by such attomey as the Board shell
select and the Superintendent may select appropriate separate legal representation at the
System's expense,
This is an agreement for the performance of professional seivices as
superintendent by the Superintendent, who shall not be assigned to any other position or
hhave his duties reassigned to others without his consent.
3. COMPENSATION.
‘The annual salary forthe Superintendent for each year ofemployment pursuant to
this Contract shall be One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Dollars ($126,000.00) per
‘year to be paid in twelve equal monthly payments. The salary paid hereunder shall be
Tetronctive to and paid from the 1" day of July, 2015, The salary to be paid the
‘Superintendent shall be paid from a combination of state and local funds. In addition to
his annual salary provided herein, the Superintendent shall be entitled to receive any
‘additional supplement or pay provided by the State for which he qualifies for advanced
degrees, longevity or otherwise.4. VACATION AND OTHER BENEFITS,
‘The Superintendent stall receive annual leave and sick leave and other benefits
‘generally provided to other twelve (12) month employees urder state law and North
Carolina State Board of Education regulations. Annual leave and sick leave shall be
‘ken in accordance with Board policy and State Board of Education regulations. Except
as otherwise provided in this section, annual and sick leave tray be carried forward as
provided by law and Board policy, and payment for any accrued and unused annual leave
at the termination of this Contract shall be made in accordance with State Board of
Educaion regulations and Board policy.
The Superintendent shall receive the same disability, life and health_insurance
coverage, terminal pay, and other personal benefits generally arovided to other twelve
‘month (12) employees under state aw and Notth Carolina State Board of Education
regulations.
‘The Superintendent should be a member of