New Jersey § 18a:17-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:17-20.
a. Every local board of education having a superintendent shall evaluate the performance
of the superintendent at least once a year. Each evaluation shall be in writing, a copy shall be provided to the superintendent
and the superintendent and the board shall meet to discuss the findings. The evaluations shall be based upon the goals and objectives of the district, the
responsibilities of the superintendent and such other criteria as the State Board
of Education shall by regulation prescribe. Any contract entered into pursuant to N.J.S.18A:17-15 shall provide for an evaluation pursuant to this section and may provide for additional
evaluation criteria or procedures which shall not be inconsistent with the regulations
of the State board. b. The New Jersey School Boards Association shall establish a training program for
local school board members on the evaluation of superintendents pursuant to subsection
a. of this section. Every newly appointed or elected school board member shall complete the training
program within six months of commencement of his term of office.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:17-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-20 cover?
Section 18a:17-20 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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