HB455 Summary

• Extends the deadline for county and city boards of education to fill superintendent vacancies from 120 days to 180 days.

• Requires boards to announce a proposed hiring process and timeline within 90 days of a vacancy and post vacancy notices at all school campuses and worksites at least 30 calendar days before filling the position.

• Allows boards to appoint interim superintendents to serve for up to 180 days without posting the interim position, provided the interim superintendent meets minimum qualifications.

• Authorizes the state superintendent to withhold state warrants if a vacancy is not filled within 180 days unless the board demonstrates good faith and reasonable effort toward selecting a superintendent.

• Specifies that substantive, willful violations of notice requirements void any related employment action taken by the board.