(a) There is a Chief Academic Officer in the Baltimore City Public School System who shall:
(1) Be responsible for the development and implementation of the curriculum taught and the instruction provided in the Baltimore City Public School System; and
(2) Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
(b) The Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the approval of the board:
(1) Select the Chief Academic Officer; and
(2) Establish the salary of the Chief Academic Officer.
(c) The employment contract of the Chief Academic Officer shall provide, at a minimum, that continued employment is contingent on demonstrable improvement in the academic performance of the students in the Baltimore City Public School System.
(d) The Chief Academic Officer is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 4 - Local School Administration
Section 4-302 - Establishment and Maintenance of Free Public Schools
Section 4-303 - Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
Section 4-304 - Chief Executive Officer
Section 4-305 - Chief Academic Officer
Section 4-306 - Chief Financial Officer
Section 4-306.1 - Additional Powers of Board
Section 4-306.2 - Bonds for Costs of Projects
Section 4-306.3 - Purpose; Exemption From Taxation
Section 4-306.4 - Investment Securities
Section 4-306.5 - Property Acquired Held in Accordance With State Law
Section 4-306.6 - Construed; Severability
Section 4-307 - Research and Evaluation Unit
Section 4-308 - Parent and Community Advisory Board
Section 4-310 - Procurement of Goods and Services
Section 4-312 - Collective Bargaining Agreements
Section 4-314 - Geographical Boundary
Section 4-315 - Power to Tax and Protect School Property
Section 4-316 - Powers and Duties of Board of School Commissioners
Section 4-317 - Notice of Studies to Close Public Schools
Section 4-318 - Baltimore City School Police Force