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§13303
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 6: TEACHERS
Chapter 504: EMPLOYMENT OF PRINCIPALS
§13305

§13304. Dismissal

In accordance with this section, a school board may dismiss a principal before the expiration of the contract term.   [PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Requirements.  The principal may be dismissed only:  
A. After consideration of a recommendation of the superintendent;   [PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
B. For cause;   [PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
C. After due notice and investigation;   [PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
D. After a hearing before the school board, if requested; and   [PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
E. By a majority vote of the school board.   [PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Salary.  Upon dismissal, the principal's salary ceases.  
[PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).
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