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AL Code § 16-8-40 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 8 - County Boards of Education.|Section 16-8-40 - Acquisition of Property; Right to Sue and Contract; Execution of Process.

Section 16-8-40Acquisition of property; right to sue and contract; execution of process. (a) The county board of education shall have the right to acquire, purchase by the institution of condemnation proceedings if necessary, lease, receive, hold, transmit and convey the title to real and personal property for school purposes. (b) It may sue and contract. All contracts shall be made after resolutions have been adopted by the board and spread upon its minutes. (c) All processes shall be executed by service on the executive officer of the board. (School Code 1927, §132; Acts 1933, Ex. Sess., No. 87, p. 81; Code 1940, T. 52, §99.)
AL Code § 16-8-41 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 8 - County Boards of Education.|Section 16-8-41 - Establishment and Maintenance of Kindergartens and Playgrounds; Age Limits of Children Admitted to Kindergarten.

Section 16-8-41Establishment and maintenance of kindergartens and playgrounds; age limits of children admitted to kindergarten. The county boards of education shall have power to establish and maintain within their systems of public schools kindergartens and playgrounds for the children who are bona fide residents of and living within their respective jurisdictions. If kindergartens are established and maintained, children from five to eight years of age may be admitted on such terms and conditions which county boards of education may prescribe. (Acts 1971, No. 1935, p. 3125, § 1.)
AL Code § 16-8-42 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 8 - County Boards of Education.|Section 16-8-42 - Insurance on Schools.

Section 16-8-42Insurance on schools. The county board of education is charged with the duty of seeing that every school building whose title is vested in the state, county or school district is insured for its insurable value and to this end may use a part of the proceeds of incidental fees, district tax levies or such other funds as may be specifically set apart for such purpose by the county board of education. (School Code 1927, §134; Code 1940, T. 52, §101.)
AL Code § 16-8-43 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 8 - County Boards of Education.|Section 16-8-43 - Sanitary Rest Rooms.

Section 16-8-43Sanitary rest rooms. The county board of education shall provide sanitary, hygienic, suitable and convenient rest rooms for the children of the public schools under its jurisdiction, not less than two for each school or building when both sexes are in attendance, with separate means of access to each. It shall be the duty of said boards to make provisions for keeping the said rest rooms in a clean, comfortable, sanitary and hygienic condition. (School Code 1927, §99; Code 1940, T. 52, §75.)
AL Code § 16-9-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-1 - Chief Executive and Secretary of Board of Education; Superintendent of Schools.

Section 16-9-1Chief executive and secretary of board of education; superintendent of schools. There shall be a county superintendent of education in each county of this state who shall act as the chief executive officer of the county board of education and who shall also be secretary of the county board of education. The county board of education of each county shall appoint a superintendent of schools for a term of from two to four years from the first day of July next succeeding his appointment. (School Code 1927, §138; Code 1940, T. 52, §102.)
AL Code § 16-9-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-2 - Qualifications of Superintendent.

Section 16-9-2Qualifications of superintendent. (a) The county superintendent of education shall be chosen for his general fitness and character and shall be a person of recognized ability as a school administrator. No person shall be eligible for appointment by any county board of education or for any political party nomination, or for election to the office of county superintendent of education unless such person: (1) Holds an Alabama certificate in administration and supervision based upon requirements established by the State Board of Education for such certificate; (2) Has had not less than five years of experience in public school work at the time he assumes office; (3) Submits proof to the State Superintendent of Education of three years of successful educational experience as a teacher, principal, supervisor, superintendent, educational administrator or instructor in school administration during the five years next preceding his appointment or election; (4) Submits proof to the county board of education that he holds a degree from a recognized four-year college or university; and (5) If such person is to be appointed by the county board of education, submits proof to the county board that he is knowledgeable in school administration. (b) A county superintendent of education, whether elected or appointed, need not be a resident or qualified elector of the county in which he is to serve. In every county where the county superintendent of education is elected by popular vote, he shall be nominated and elected in the same manner as other county officers are nominated and elected under the state election laws. (School Code 1927, §139; Acts 1927, No. 511, p. 606, §1, 1 1/2; Code 1940, T. 52, §103; Acts 1943, No. 313, p. 300; Acts 1947, No. 20, p. 6, §1; Acts 1959, No. 298, p. 871, §1; Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 38, p. 95, §1.)
AL Code § 16-9-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-3 - Bond of Superintendent.

Section 16-9-3Bond of superintendent. Repealed by Act 2006-196, p. 275, §5, effective June 1, 2006. (School Code 1927, §94; Acts 1933, Ex. Sess., No. 191, p. 203, §2; Acts 1935, No. 507, p. 1090, §1; Code 1940, T. 41, §76.)
AL Code § 16-9-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-4 - Misdemeanor to Print Name of Person Without Certificate on Ballot; Candidates.

Section 16-9-4Misdemeanor to print name of person without certificate on ballot; candidates. Any person securing his name, or the name of another printed on a ballot as a candidate for, or nomination by a political party as a candidate for the office of county superintendent of education, without first there having been filed with the probate judge, as required by law, the certificate signed by the State Superintendent of Education that the person whose name is printed on the ballot holds a certificate of administration and supervision, and any officer permitting the printing on a ballot of the name of a person as a candidate for, or nomination by a political party as a candidate for the office of county superintendent of education when there has not been filed with the probate judge such certificate shall be subject to a penalty of $250.00, recoverable in the name of the state for the use of any school board first instituting an action therefor. Any resident of the county may institute an action for such recovery for any school board of the county. Before any person shall become an applicant for employment by a county board of education, as county superintendent of education, and before any person shall qualify as a candidate for or for the nomination of a political party as a candidate for the office of county superintendent of education for a county in which such officer is elected by the qualified voters of the county, such person shall file with the probate judge a certificate signed by the State Superintendent of Education that such person holds a certificate of administration and supervision as required by the law prescribing the qualifications of a county superintendent of education. At the grand jury of the county assembled next after making of such affidavits, the record of the same shall be submitted to the grand jury. In any prosecution for perjury under this section the record of the affidavit shall be admissible in evidence. (School Code 1927, §§140, 141; Code 1940, T. 52, §104.)
AL Code § 16-9-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-5 - Nomination by Political Party.

Section 16-9-5Nomination by political party. Any political party may, in a county where the county superintendent is elected by a direct vote of the qualified electors, either nominate a candidate for such office or may certify to the probate judge that said political party desires to leave the election of a county superintendent of education to the county board of education. Whenever any political party certifies that such political party desires to leave the selection of such officer to the county board of education, the probate judge shall cause to be entered on the ballot where the names of such candidates (if nominated) would appear, the following: "For selection by the county board of education." Such proposition shall appear on the ballot before the names of the candidates and be arranged so that the elector may express his choice for such proposition in the same manner as he expresses his choice for a candidate. Every qualified elector may vote for such selection by the county board of education or for any candidate for such office. In the event more votes are cast for selection by the county board of education than for any candidate, then the county board shall select such officer for the ensuing term. No elector shall be disqualified from participating in any party caucus, convention or election because he voted for the proposition or selection by the county board of education even though his political party nominated a candidate for such position. (School Code 1927, §142; Code 1940, T. 52, §105.)
AL Code § 16-9-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-6 - Primary Election to Nominate Superintendent.

Section 16-9-6Primary election to nominate superintendent. Whenever any political party holds a primary election for the nomination of candidates in counties where county superintendents are elected by a direct vote of the qualified electors and one or more persons qualify as candidates for nomination by such political party as candidate for county superintendent of education, there shall be entered on the ballot of such primary election with the names of such candidates for county superintendent of education the proposition: "For selection by the county board of education." Such proposition shall appear on the ballot before the names of the candidates and be arranged so that the elector may express his choice for such proposition in the same manner as he expresses his choice for a candidate. If more votes are cast for selection by the county board of education than for any candidate, then the duly constituted authority of such political party holding such primary election shall certify to the probate judge that said political party favors the selection of said county superintendent of education by the county board of education. (School Code 1927, §143; Code 1940, T. 52, §106.)
AL Code § 16-9-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-7 - Instructions on Ballot.

Section 16-9-7Instructions on ballot. When county superintendents are elected by a direct vote of the people, or nominated at a primary election, and the proposition of selection by the county board is also submitted at such election, there must be printed instructions on the ballot of such election substantially as follows: "Vote either for selection by county board of education or for one candidate." (School Code 1927, §144; Code 1940, T. 52, §107.)
AL Code § 16-9-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-8 - Taking Office on January 1 Following Election; Procedure Where Successful Candidate Dies or Resigns Prior to Taking Office.

Section 16-9-8Taking office on January 1 following election; procedure where successful candidate dies or resigns prior to taking office. (a) In counties in which the county superintendent of education is elected by popular vote, the successful candidate shall take office on January 1 following the date of election. In the event the successful candidate dies or resigns prior to January 1 following the date of election, a successor shall be elected at a special election held for that purpose set upon proclamation of the Governor. County party committees may call primary elections to be held in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 17, to determine party candidates at the special election. In the event one candidate at the election does not receive a majority of all votes cast at the election, there shall be held a run-off election three weeks after the date of the first election between the two candidates who received the highest number of votes. The incumbent shall continue to hold office until a successor is elected and qualified. (b) An elected county superintendent of education holding office on May 27, 1997, shall continue to serve the remainder of his or her term. If an elected county superintendent of education resigns or dies in office, his or her successor shall serve only until January 1 following the election of a successor. This section shall apply to the term of any county superintendent of education elected after May 27, 1997. (Acts 1943, No. 569, p. 573, § 1; Acts 1981, No. 81-271, p. 354, § 1; Acts 1997, No. 97-630, p. 1144, §1.)
AL Code § 16-9-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-9 - Term of Office When County Board Selects Superintendent.

Section 16-9-9Term of office when county board selects superintendent. Where the qualified electors of a county in which county superintendents of education are elected by a direct vote of the people vote to leave the selection of such officer to the county board of education, the county board of education shall not have authority to appoint a county superintendent of education for a longer term than the ensuing term prescribed by the law relating to the county. (School Code 1927, §145; Code 1940, T. 52, §108.)
AL Code § 16-9-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-10 - Certificate of Administration and Supervision.

Section 16-9-10Certificate of administration and supervision. Any person possessing the qualifications prescribed by law for a certificate of administration and supervision required as a qualification of a county superintendent of education shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by the State Superintendent of Education showing such qualifications upon application in writing on blanks prescribed by the State Board of Education and the submission of satisfactory proof showing that he is entitled to the same. It shall be the duty of the State Superintendent of Education, where a person is qualified to receive such certificate and has complied with the provision of law relative to securing same, to forthwith issue the same. In the event the State Superintendent of Education when it is his duty to do so fails to issue such certificate within two weeks and there is no good reason for such failure, he shall be subject to a penalty of $250.00 to be recovered for the benefit of the person entitled to such certificate in a suit by such person in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. (School Code 1927, §146; Code 1940, T. 52, §109.)
AL Code § 16-9-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-11 - Vacancies.

Section 16-9-11Vacancies. (a) A vacancy in the position of county superintendent shall be filled by the county board of education within 180 days after such a vacancy occurs. Within 90 days after the occurrence of a vacancy, the county board of education shall announce, in a regularly or specially called meeting, a proposed process and time-line for posting and selecting a superintendent. (b) In the event such vacancy is not filled by the county board of education within 180 days, the state superintendent shall withhold state warrants until the vacancy is filled unless the board, to the satisfaction of the state superintendent, exhibits good faith and reasonable effort in progress toward selecting a superintendent. (c) Notice of a vacancy in the position of an appointed county superintendent of education shall be posted by the county board of education. The notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each school campus and worksite at least 30 calendar days before the position is to be filled. The notice shall remain posted until the position is filled and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the following: (1) Job description and title. (2) Required qualifications. (3) Salary range. (4) Information on where to submit an application. (5) Information on any deadlines for applying. (6) Any other relevant information. (d) The board may adopt or continue policies which are not inconsistent with this section. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the position of an appointed county superintendent of education, the county board of education may appoint an interim superintendent to serve for up to 180 days. The interim superintendent shall satisfy the minimum qualifications required for service as a county superintendent of education. The county board of education, pertaining only to the interim superintendent's position, shall not be required to post the position. The adoption of additional policies shall comply with the requirements and procedures of Section 16-1-30. (e) Substantive, willful violation of the notice requirements of this section shall void any related employment action taken by the board. (School Code 1927, §148; Code 1940, T. 52, §110; Acts 1981, No. 81-558, p. 938, §1; Act 2010-210, p. 332, §2; Act 2011-573, p. 1216, §1.)
AL Code § 16-9-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-12 - Full-Time Office; Salary; Traveling Expenses.

Section 16-9-12Full-time office; salary; traveling expenses. The county superintendant of education shall devote his or her entire time to pubic school business, unless authorized to engage in outside employment by the county board of education. In counties in which the maximum salary of the county superintendent of education is not fixed by law, the county superintendent of education shall receive such compensation, including salary and travel expenses, as the county board of education shall direct. In counties where superintendents of education are elected by a direct vote of the qualified electors, the salary for the office must be fixed prior to the beginning of the term of office. (School Code 1927, §149; Acts 1936-37, Ex. Sess., No. 160, p. 181, §1; Code 1940, T. 52, §111; Acts 1943, No. 313, p. 300; Act 2018-410, §1.)
AL Code § 16-9-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-13 - Powers and Duties as Executive Officer of Board.

Section 16-9-13Powers and duties as executive officer of board. The county superintendent of education, as the executive officer of the county board of education, shall see that the laws relating to the schools, the rules and regulations of the state and county boards of education are carried into effect. The county superintendent of education shall have authority to administer oaths and to examine witnesses, under oath, in any part of the county on any matter pertaining to the public schools of the county, and to cause the examination to be reduced to writing. (School Code 1927, §150; Code 1940, T. 52, §112.)
AL Code § 16-9-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-14 - Recommendations as to Kind, Location, etc., of Schools and Compulsory School Attendance Districts.

Section 16-9-14Recommendations as to kind, location, etc., of schools and compulsory school attendance districts. The county superintendent of education, subject to the provisions of this title, shall recommend for approval and adoption by the county board of education the kind, grade and location of schools to be established and maintained and the compulsory school attendance districts to be established. (School Code 1927, §151; Code 1940, T. 52, §113.)
AL Code § 16-9-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-16 - Conferences Called and Conducted.

Section 16-9-16Conferences called and conducted. The county superintendent of education, as executive officer of the county board of education, shall call and conduct conferences with principals, teachers, attendance officers, school trustees and other interested citizens and shall in every way seek to foster in teachers professional insight and efficiency and to develop public interest in education. (School Code 1927, §153; Code 1940, T. 52, §115.)
AL Code § 16-9-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-17 - Building Program; Local Attendance District Boundaries.

Section 16-9-17Building program; local attendance district boundaries. (a) The county superintendent of education shall recommend a building program adequate to the present and future needs of the schools in the county, subject to the provisions of this title. (b) He shall recommend a plan for the laying out of such local attendance district or districts as will best serve the interests of the entire county and shall submit the same for approval and adoption by the county board of education. (School Code 1927, §154; Code 1940, T. 52, §116.)
AL Code § 16-9-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-18 - Condemnation and Improvement of Buildings and Playgrounds; Approval of Contracts.

Section 16-9-18Condemnation and improvement of buildings and playgrounds; approval of contracts. The county superintendent of education shall recommend to the county board of education for condemnation school buildings which are unsanitary and unfit for use. He shall recommend in writing all repairs, purchase of playgrounds and school sites and buildings to be erected with state, county and local aid and shall see to it that the plans and specifications and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, with reference to the erection, repair and equipment of the school buildings, are carefully followed. He shall approve in writing all contracts of whatever kind entered into by the county board of education. (School Code 1927, §155; Code 1940, T. 52, §117.)
AL Code § 16-9-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-19 - Conditions of Admittance to High Schools.

Section 16-9-19Conditions of admittance to high schools. The county superintendent of education, subject to the provisions of this title, shall prepare and submit for approval and adoption by the county board of education rules and regulations governing the conditions under which children may be admitted to junior and senior high schools of the county. (School Code 1927, §156; Code 1940, T. 52, §118.)
AL Code § 16-9-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 16 - Education.|Chapter 9 - County Superintendents of Education.|Section 16-9-20 - Plans for Consolidated Schools.

Section 16-9-20Plans for consolidated schools. The county superintendent of education, subject to the provisions of this title, shall work out plans for the consolidation of schools and for the grounds, buildings and equipment of such consolidated schools, and shall submit the same for approval and adoption by the county board of education. (School Code 1927, §157; Code 1940, T. 52, §119.)