MO HB2050

Converts school superintendent positions from appointed to elected offices beginning July 1, 2013, eliminating school districts' authority to hire or contract with superintendents except in specified circumstances.

Establishes superintendent qualifications: Missouri residency at filing, valid Missouri administrator's certificate, and five years of school administrative experience.

Sets superintendent terms at three years, with elections on general municipal election day; vacant positions filled by board appointment until the next election.

Establishes salary limits for elected superintendents based on district size: districts with average daily attendance of 350 or less cannot exceed 110% of certificated staff average salary; larger districts must pay 60-120% of average certificated staff salary.

Allows board appointment of interim superintendents if no candidates file for election, and permits special administrative boards operating under state oversight to continue appointing superintendents under limited circumstances.