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).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 13304

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Majority: when used in reference to age shall mean the age of 18 and over. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
  • Principal: means the person who supervises the operation and management of a school and school property as determined necessary by the superintendent under policies established by the school board. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
  • School board: means the governing body with statutory powers and duties for a school administrative unit. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
  • Superintendent: means the person in a school administrative unit or school union appointed and having the authority and responsibility under this Title and other applicable statutes. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
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).