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Board discusses Assistant Administrator Accountability Act opt‑in; no vote taken
Summary
The board received an explanation of the state’s Assistant Administrator Accountability Act, which would extend contract employment provisions to assistant administrators if the board opts in. The board asked clarifying questions; administrators will return with a recommendation.
School attorneys and administrators briefed the board on the Assistant Administrator Accountability Act, legislation that extends contract‑based employment provisions (similar to those for principals) to assistant administrators if the local board chooses to opt in.
Board attorney Whit Colvin (referenced in remarks) and staff explained that the statute requires a board-level opt-in; if the board opts in, new hires in covered categories would be employed under contract in the same manner as principals. Current assistant administrators employed before the statutory effective date (listed in the act as July 1, 2024) would have the option to opt in individually. The district’s attorney met recently with assistant principals to discuss the implications.
Board members asked for clarification about who would be affected and whether current employees could choose to remain at-will or opt in to contracts; staff responded that the law provides both a board opt-in and an employee opt-in process. The item was discussed for information and will be brought back with a formal recommendation at a future board meeting if the board desires.
