Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-15
New Britain for burial by Undertaken Jay M. Shepard.
DUTIES OF SCHOOL
 SUPERINTENDENT DEFINED
At. Regular Meeting of School Com rnittee Held "Wednesday.

~eGneS0ays A regular meeting of the town school committee was held Wednesday even ing in the town hall. Several of the committees reported. Among the report of the. committee assigned to decide the duty of the school su- perintendent, E. s. Case
 Principal Shattuck of the .Windham Street school who has been appoint ed chairman v the Junior Red Cross assoeia tion asking that he be given authority to organize such a society was granted What is wanted in general is that the sewing classes which meet during school do work for the Red Cross, etc.
 The committee recently appointed to define the duties of the superintendent consisting of George Elliott Robert F'enton, and William Sweeney, then made their recommendations which follow: The superintendent of schools shall be the executive officer of the board. He may refer current business to the appropriate commit tees for consideration, but the legis- lative power shall remain wholly with the committee or subcommittee ex- cept as hereinafter provided. Attendance at Meetings. The superintendent may attend all meetings of the board except when his own salary or quality of service is being considered and f1e shall have the shall attend the meetings and act as secretary of all sub committees and special committees. |- Nominations.
 The superintendent shall have au- thority to nominate to the board for appointment. all supervisors. clerks, teachers. janiters and other paid ern- ployes in the school system.
 Assignments and Transfers.
 The superintendent shall be em- powered to make such assignment and transfer of teachers, as in his judg- rnent, are necessary in his opinion. to secure the highest efficiency.
 Salaries.
 The superintendent shaH recommend a schedule of salaries to the board for approval. Increases beyond the schedule shall be conditioned upon un- usual merit or service, and must be recommended by the superintendent and approved by the board.
 School Calendar. F The superintendent shall, annually submit a school calendar for the ap- empowered to omit any school session because of indictment weather.
 Centret of instruction.
 The superintendent shall be in con1- p1ete control and shall. be responsible for all matters" relating to the con of assistants, shall outline courses of study, supervise instruction, and se- lect. textbooks~and apparatus; but the board must approve all new types of instruction or equipment; and all new contracts
 He shall be responsible for the sm- provement of teachers in service. He shall be permitted to order the dis n1fssal of any room or grand for school visitation or for such attendance upon yisahle.. All ..s communications and complaints from the, public shall be presented to the superintendent be- nev 11re tnsy .17 are n eonslded n ny the the 9ra nad only in case satisfactory adjustment cannot be made by the superintendent and his assistants.
 Bulletins and Reports.
 The superintendent shall from time to time issue bulletins, circulars, and courses of study. He shall also sub init to the board an annual report as required by law.
 The Budget.
 The superintendent shall annually prepare the budget of expenditures and receipts for all departments. He may recommend transfer of funds within the budget.
 Business Affairs.
 The superintendent shall act as fl nancial and purchasing agent for the board and shall have charge of the operation and maintainance of the buildings and equipment. He shall, within the limits of the detailed bud get, make all purchases and expendi- lures and report the same to the board He shall place insurance as the board may determine. He shall have au- thority to call for bids upon fuels, supplies, equipment, and other mate- rial.
 = Respectfully submitted
 GEORGE S. ELLIOTT, >.
 ROBERT BENTON
 WILLIAM J. SWEENEY.