Accountability of the CEO

Policy type: Board/CEO Relationship
Policy code: B/CR-3

The CEO is the Board's link to the operational organization. Authority over and accountability for staff performance are the responsibilities of the CEO.

Accordingly:

  1. The Board will never give direction to persons who report directly or indirectly to the CEO.
  2. The Board will not formally evaluate any staff member other than the CEO.
  3. Except as required by law, the Board will not participate in decisions or actions involving the hiring, evaluating, disciplining or dismissal of any employee other than the CEO.

Adopted:
07/07/03

Revised:
09/13/10

Monitoring Method: Board self-assessment
Monitoring Frequency: Annually

Lake Washington School District Board of Directors

LWSD Superintendent and two board members during board meeting