53A-25b-202. Authority and duties of the superintendent.
The superintendent shall:
(1) serve as the chief executive officer of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind;
(2) subject to the approval of the board, appoint an associate superintendent to administer the
Utah School for the Deaf based on:
(a) demonstrated competency as an expert educator of deaf persons; and
(b) knowledge of school management and the instruction of deaf persons;
(3) subject to the approval of the board, appoint an associate superintendent to administer the
Utah School for the Blind based on:
(a) demonstrated competency as an expert educator of blind persons; and
(b) knowledge of school management and the instruction of blind persons, including an
understanding of the unique needs and education of deafblind persons;
(4) establish policies for student conduct and procedures for due process, consistent with
federal and state statutes;
(5) establish policies and procedures for reporting child abuse in accordance with Section
62A-4a-403; and
(6) establish procedures to ensure effective communication and relationships with school
districts, charter schools, other state agencies, and the community.
Enacted by Chapter 294, 2009 General Session
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