1. If the board of a school district intends to discharge a superintendent for cause prior to the expiration of the superintendent's contract, the board shall: a. Provide the superintendent with a written description of the reasons for the discharge; and b. Provide the superintendent with written notice specifying the date and time at which the board will conduct a hearing regarding the discharge.

2. If the superintendent chooses to be accompanied by an attorney, the legal expenses attributable to that representation are the responsibility of the superintendent.