The Board has complete discretion to set the salary of the administrators. It shall be the responsibility of the Board to set the salary and benefits of the administrators that will include consideration of, but not be limited to, the economic condition of the District and the training, experience, skill and demonstrated competence of the administrators. The salary shall be set at the beginning of each contract term and shall be included in the contract.

In addition to the salary and benefits, the administrator’s actual and necessary expenses may be paid by the District when the administrator is performing work-related duties. The Board may approve the payment of other benefits or items of an administrator’s contract.

In the absence of the superintendent, it shall be the responsibility of other administrators to assume the superintendent’s duties. If the absence of the superintendent is temporary, the successor shall assume only those duties and responsibilities of the superintendent that require immediate action. If the Board determines the superintendent will be absent for an extended period of time, the Board shall appoint an acting superintendent to   assume the responsibilities of the superintendent. The successor shall assume the duties when assigned by the superintendent or the Board.