Section § 1720

Explanation

This law allows the county superintendent of schools, once they have approval from the county board of education, to work with school districts and community college districts to create courses and develop teaching materials for elementary and secondary schools.

The county superintendent of schools may, with the approval of the county board of education, and in cooperation with school districts and community college districts provide for the preparation of courses of study and the development of curriculum and instructional materials to be used in the elementary and secondary schools.

Section § 1721

Explanation

This law allows a county superintendent of schools to make agreements with school or community college districts to create courses of study for them. The county board of education must approve these agreements, and the districts must pay for the services provided.

The county superintendent of schools may, with the approval of the county board of education, enter into an agreement with the governing board of any school district and community college districts in the territory under his or her jurisdiction, other than specified in Section 1720, to provide for the preparation of courses of study by the county superintendent of schools for use in the districts. The agreement shall provide for the payment of the cost of services rendered.

Section § 1722

Explanation

The county superintendent of schools can work with school districts, community colleges, and education boards to plan and participate in development projects, but they need approval from the county board of education first.

The county superintendent of schools, with the approval of the county board of education, and in cooperation with school districts and community college districts and the State Department of Education, or the board of governors, according to jurisdiction may participate in projects for developmental program planning.

Section § 1723

Explanation

This law section states that most administrative services in educational settings, except for clerical, accounting, and stenographic work, must be performed by individuals who have the proper credentials or a life diploma allowing them to do these tasks. However, if someone has been continuously employed in the office of a county superintendent of schools since before September 7, 1955, they can continue their work without needing the required credential.

The services described in Sections 1720, 1721 and 1722, except clerical, accounting, and stenographic services, shall be performed by persons who hold a valid credential, or a life diploma based thereon, authorizing administrative services.
Any person who is, and continuously since September 7, 1955, has been, employed in the office of a county superintendent of schools and is performing the services described in this article may continue to perform such services without possessing the credential otherwise required as long as he remains continuously employed in his position.