Termination of Superintendent

(a)Only the following constitute cause for the discharge of the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent:

(1)Failure to meet performance standards as defined by a performance evaluation outline established and adopted by the Board;

(2)Holding financial interests that conflict with the conscientious performance of his or her duties;

(3)Engaging in financial transactions using confidential or non-public Department information or allowing the improper use of such information to further any private interests;

(4)except as permitted by statute or regulation, the solicitation or acceptance of any item of value from any person or entity seeking official action from, doing business with, or conducting activities regulated by the Department, or from persons whose interest may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the Superintendent’s duties, or the duties of the Department;

(5)Knowingly making commitments or promises of any kind purporting to bind the Department except as permitted by law;

(6)Use of his or her official position for private gain or that of others;

(7)Failure to disclose waste, abuse, and corruption to the appropriate authorities;

(8)Failure to respect the rights and privacy of others and the use of his or her official position, authority, or other means to injure another person for personal reasons or malicious purposes;

(9)Fraud or misrepresentation in securing his or her appointment;

(10)Refusal or failure to perform duties and responsibilities as defined by law;

(11)Unlawful use, possession, or sale of illicit drugs and alcohol;

(12)Criminal acts involving moral turpitude;

(13)Political activity prohibited by law;

(14)Misuse, misappropriation, or theft of government property or funds; CH. 3 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(15)Prohibited acts of discrimination, including sexual harassment; or

(16)Abandonment of his or her position.