Sec. 5. (a) The executive, subject to the approval of the board and IC 20-21-4, has complete responsibility for management of the school.
(b) The executive has responsibility for the following:
(1) Direction of the education, care, safety, and well-being of all students in attendance.
(2) Evaluation and improvement of the school staff, educational programs, and support services.
(3) Implementation and administration of the policies, mission, and goals of the school as established by the board.
(4) Serving as the purchasing agent for the school under IC 5-22-4-8.
(5) Implementation of budgetary matters as recommended by the board and the department of education under IC 20-21-3-10(b).
(6) Management of the school's outreach program with local public schools.
(7) Advocating on behalf of the school under guidelines established by the board.
(8) Executing contracts on behalf of the school.
(c) The executive is the appointing authority for all employees necessary to properly conduct and operate the school.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-5.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.54.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
20-21-2-1. Establishment; Services Provided
20-21-2-3. Educational Facilities, Educational Programs, and Training
20-21-2-4. Executive; Appointment and Qualifications
20-21-2-5. Executive; Responsibilities
20-21-2-6. Students Admitted to School
20-21-2-7. Placement Review Committee
20-21-2-8. Expenses of Certain Students to Be Paid by County
20-21-2-9. Applicability of Compulsory School Attendance Laws
20-21-2-10. Provision of Medical Care, Basic Necessities, and Transportation to Students
20-21-2-11. Adult Education Program
20-21-2-12. Vocational Work-Study Program
20-21-2-13. Receipt of Gifts, Legacies, Devises, and Conveyances