1. (a) The Board shall appoint a Juvenile Services Education Program Superintendent.

2. (b) The Superintendent shall:

   1. (1) implement and administer the educational programs approved by the Board;
   2. (2) oversee the education of every juvenile in a residential facility;
   3. (3) meet with and advise the Board about educational programs and outcomes for juveniles;
   4. (4) select, organize, and direct the staff of the Juvenile Services Education Program;
   5. (5) ensure that the policies and decisions of the Board are carried out;
   6. (6) coordinate with the Department to ensure that the operation of juvenile educational services are integrated with the noneducational operations of the Department; and
   7. (7) perform any other duties assigned by the Board.

3. (c) The Superintendent:

   1. (1) is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget; and
   2. (2) serves at the pleasure of the Board.

4. (d) The Superintendent:

   1. (1) must be an experienced and competent educator;
   2. (2) must be a graduate of an accredited college or university;
   3. (3) must have at least 2 years of special academic and professional graduate preparation in an accredited college or university;
   4. (4) must have at least 7 years of experience in teaching and administration; and
   5. (5) may not be a current member of the Board or have been a member of the Board at any time during the year immediately preceding the appointment.
5. (e) The Superintendent may hire additional staff, as provided in the State budget, to provide and administer educational services within the Department.

Added by Acts 2021, c. 147, § 2, eff. July 1, 2021.