MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2016 Regular Session
To: Appropriations
By: Representatives Frierson, Young
AN ACT TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON SALARY INCREASES TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2016; TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON SALARY INCREASES FOR SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER CONSERVATORSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RELEASE FROM CONSERVATORSHIP; TO PROVIDE STIPULATION ON COMPENSATING NEWLY APPOINTED OR NEWLY ELECTED SUPERINTENDENTS IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY IN OFFICE; TO PRESCRIBE THE MANNER BY WHICH SALARY INCREASES TO SUPERINTENDENTS SHALL BE ADMINISTERED USING FACTORS DETERMINING DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT THROUGH SUCH FACTORS AS STUDENT POPULATION GROWTH, ACHIEVEMENT, GRADUATION RATES, ACCREDITATION RATINGS AND MEETING OTHER ESTABLISHED BENCHMARKS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-9-33 AND 37-9-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, effective on July 1, 2016, for a period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, at such time as that may be, the salary of the Superintendent of the Aberdeen School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent at the time the district was placed under conservatorship status. Neither shall the local school board authorize a salary increase for any individual selected to serve as district superintendent within the three-year period following the district's release from conservatorship after negotiating the initial salary to be paid to such persons.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Aberdeen School District becomes vacant during the applicable moratorium period as determined by its date of release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Aberdeen School District becomes vacant after the period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 2. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Alcorn School District shall be Ninety-eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($98,500.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Alcorn School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Alcorn School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 3. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Amite County School District shall be Seventy-seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-five Dollars ($77,765.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Amite County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Amite County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 4. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Amory School District shall be One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Amory School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Amory School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 5. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Attala County School District shall be Eighty-seven Thousand Two Hundred Forty-six Dollars ($87,246.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Attala County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Attala County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 6. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Baldwyn School District shall be One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred
Forty-seven Dollars ($104,447.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Baldwyn School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Baldwyn School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 7. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 8. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Benton County School District shall be Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Benton County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Benton County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 9. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Biloxi Public School District shall be One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($165,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Biloxi Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Biloxi Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 10. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Booneville School District shall be One Hundred One Thousand Dollars ($101,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Booneville School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Booneville School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 11. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Brookhaven School District shall be Eighty-seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($87,125.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Brookhaven School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Brookhaven School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 12. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Calhoun County School District shall be Ninety-three Thousand Dollars ($93,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Calhoun County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Calhoun County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 13. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Canton Public School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Canton Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Canton Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 14. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Carroll County School District shall be Eighty-five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($85,220.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Carroll County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Carroll County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 15. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Chickasaw County School District shall be Eighty-six Thousand Five Hundred
Forty-seven Dollars ($86,547.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Chickasaw County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Chickasaw County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 16. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Choctaw County School District shall be Eighty-nine Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($89,100.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Choctaw County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Choctaw County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 17. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, effective on July 1, 2016, for a period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, at such time as that may be, the salary of the Superintendent of the Claiborne County School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent at the time the district was placed under conservatorship status. Neither shall the local school board authorize a salary increase for any individual selected to serve as district superintendent within the three-year period following the district's release from conservatorship after negotiating the initial salary to be paid to such persons.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Claiborne County School District becomes vacant during the applicable moratorium period as determined by its date of release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Claiborne County School District becomes vacant after the period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 18. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Clarksdale Municipal School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-one Thousand Dollars ($121,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Clarksdale Municipal School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Clarksdale Municipal School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 19. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Cleveland School District shall be One Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($135,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Cleveland School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Cleveland School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 20. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Clinton Public School District shall be One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($190,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Clinton Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Clinton Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 21. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Coahoma Agricultural High School shall be One Hundred Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-one Dollars ($170,561.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Coahoma Agricultural High School becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Coahoma Agricultural High School becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 22. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Coahoma County School District shall be One Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred
Twenty-eight Dollars ($101,628.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Coahoma County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Coahoma County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 23. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Coffeeville School District shall be One Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred
Fifty-six Dollars ($104,756.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Coffeeville School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Coffeeville School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 24. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Columbia School District shall be One Hundred Thirty-two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-six Dollars ($132,536.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Columbia School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Columbia School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 25. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Columbus Municipal School District shall be One Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($135,600.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Columbus Municipal School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Columbus Municipal School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 26. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Copiah County School District shall be One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars ($103,330.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Copiah County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Copiah County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 27. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Corinth School District shall be One Hundred Sixty-six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars ($166,280.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Corinth School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Corinth School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 28. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Covington County School District shall be Eighty-eight Thousand Dollars ($88,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Covington County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Covington County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 29. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the DeSoto County School District shall be One Hundred Fifty-five Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-two Dollars ($155,292.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Desoto County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the DeSoto County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 30. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Durant Public School District shall be Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Durant Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Durant Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 31. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the East Jasper Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-three Thousand Dollars ($123,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the East Jasper Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the East Jasper Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 32. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District shall be Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 33. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Enterprise School District shall be Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Enterprise School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Enterprise School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 34. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Forest Municipal School District shall be One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($113,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Forest Municipal School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Forest Municipal School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 35. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Forrest County Agricultural High School shall be Ninety-one Thousand Dollars ($91,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Forrest County Agricultural High School becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Forrest County Agricultural High School becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 36. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Forrest County School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Forrest County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Forrest County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 37. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Franklin County School District shall be Eighty-seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($87,760.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Franklin County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Franklin County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 38. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the George County School District shall be One Hundred Six Thousand Ninety-nine Dollars ($106,099.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the George County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the George County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 39. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Greene County School District shall be Ninety-three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-eight Dollars ($93,338.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Greene County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Greene County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 40. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Greenville Public School District shall be One Hundred Fifty-three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($153,750.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Greenville Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Greenville Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 41. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Greenwood Public School District shall be One Hundred Forty-six Thousand Dollars ($146,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Greenwood Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Greenwood Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 42. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Grenada School District shall be One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($165,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Grenada School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Grenada School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 43. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Gulfport School District shall be One Hundred Forty-six Thousand Sixty-nine Dollars ($146,069.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Gulfport School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Gulfport School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 44. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Hancock County School District shall be Ninety-nine Thousand Dollars ($99,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hancock County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hancock County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 45. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Harrison County School District shall be One Hundred Forty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dollars ($148,312.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Harrison County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Harrison County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 46. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Hattiesburg Public School District shall be One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($165,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hattiesburg Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hattiesburg Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 47. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Hazlehurst City School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hazlehurst City School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hazlehurst City School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 48. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Hinds County School District shall be One Hundred Forty-three Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($143,375.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hinds County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hinds County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 49. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Hollandale School District shall be Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hollandale School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Hollandale School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 50. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Holly Springs School District shall be One Hundred Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($107,217.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Holly Springs School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Holly Springs School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 51. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Holmes County School District shall be One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-seven Dollars ($113,677.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Holmes County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Holmes County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 52. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Houston School District shall be One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Houston School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Houston School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 53. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Humphreys County School District shall be One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-four Dollars ($106,694.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Humphreys County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Humphreys County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 54. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Itawamba County School District shall be Eighty-seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($87,550.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Itawamba County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Itawamba County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 55. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Jackson County School District shall be One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-seven Dollars ($113,377.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jackson County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jackson County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 56. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Jackson Public School District shall be Two Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($205,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jackson Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jackson Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 57. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Jefferson County School District shall be One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jefferson County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jefferson County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 58. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Jefferson Davis County School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jefferson Davis County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jefferson Davis County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 59. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Jones County School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jones County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Jones County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 60. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Kemper County School District shall be Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Kemper County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Kemper County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 61. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Kosciusko School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-one Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-two Dollars ($121,992.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Kosciusko School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Kosciusko School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 62. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lafayette County School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Dollars ($124,660.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lafayette County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lafayette County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 63. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lamar County School District shall be One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lamar County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lamar County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 64. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lauderdale County School District shall be One Hundred Eighteen Thousand
Seventy-eight Dollars ($118,078.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lauderdale County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lauderdale County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 65. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Laurel School District shall be One Hundred Seventy-three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($173,250.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Laurel School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Laurel School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 66. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lawrence County School District shall be Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lawrence County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lawrence County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 67. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Leake County School District shall be Ninety-nine Thousand Six Hundred Forty-five Dollars ($99,645.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Leake County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Leake County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 68. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lee County School District shall be One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($115,500.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lee County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lee County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 69. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, effective on July 1, 2016, for a period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, at such time as that may be, the salary of the Superintendent of the Leflore County School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent at the time the district was placed under conservatorship status. Neither shall the local school board authorize a salary increase for any individual selected to serve as district superintendent within the three-year period following the district's release from conservatorship after negotiating the initial salary to be paid to such persons.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Leflore County School District becomes vacant during the applicable moratorium period as determined by its date of release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Leflore County School District becomes vacant after the period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 70. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Leland School District shall be Ninety-six Thousand Dollars ($96,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Leland School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Leland School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 71. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lincoln County School District shall be One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lincoln County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lincoln County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 72. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Long Beach School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Long Beach School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Long Beach School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 73. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Louisville Municipal School District shall be One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Louisville Municipal School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Louisville Municipal School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 74. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lowndes County School District shall be One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($118,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lowndes County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lowndes County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 75. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Lumberton Public School District shall be Ninety-four Thousand Five Hundred
Fifty-four Dollars ($94,554.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lumberton Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Lumberton Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 76. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Madison County School District shall be One Hundred Fifty-six Thousand
Five Hundred Thirty-six Dollars ($156,536.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Madison County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Madison County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 77. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Marion County School District shall be One Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred
Sixty-five Dollars ($107,865.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Marion County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Marion County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 78. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Marshall County School District shall be One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-six Dollars ($101,846.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Marshall County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Marshall County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 79. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the McComb School District shall be One Hundred Fifty-two Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($152,725.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the McComb School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the McComb School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 80. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Meridian Public School District shall be One Hundred Sixty-one Thousand Dollars ($161,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Meridian Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Meridian Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 81. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Director of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science shall be Ninety-three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-eight Dollars ($93,698.00). During this moratorium period on the director's salary, the State Board of Education, shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as director upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of director for the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed director, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding director.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of director for the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed director, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding director. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as director, the State Board of Education shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of director as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for special purpose school directors' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a director for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 82. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Mississippi School for the Blind shall be Ninety-one Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dollars ($91,560.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary, the State Board of Education, shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Mississippi School for the Blind becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed superintendent, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Mississippi School for the Blind becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed superintendent, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the State Board of Education shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 83. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Mississippi School for the Deaf shall be Ninety-one Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dollars ($91,560.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary, the State Board of Education, shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Mississippi School for the Deaf becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed superintendent, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Mississippi School for the Deaf becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed superintendent, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the State Board of Education shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 84. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Director of the Mississippi School of the Arts shall be Ninety-six Thousand Ninety-eight Dollars ($96,098.00). During this moratorium period on the director's salary, the State Board of Education, shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as director upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of director for the Mississippi School of the Arts becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed director, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding director.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of director for the Mississippi School of the Arts becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the State Board of Education, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed director, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding director. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as director, the State Board of Education shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of director as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for special purpose school directors' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a director for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 85. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Monroe County School District shall be One Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($112,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Monroe County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Monroe County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 86. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Montgomery County School District shall be Seventy-five Thousand One Hundred Ninety Dollars ($75,190.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Montgomery County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Montgomery County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 87. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Moss Point Separate School District shall be One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Moss Point Separate School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Moss Point Separate School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 88. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Natchez-Adams School District shall be One Hundred Thirty-three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($133,500.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Natchez-Adams School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Natchez-Adams School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 89. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Neshoba County School District shall be Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Neshoba County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Neshoba County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 90. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Nettleton School District shall be Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Nettleton School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Nettleton School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 91. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the New Albany Public School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the New Albany Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the New Albany Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 92. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Newton County School District shall be Eighty-six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($86,500.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Newton County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Newton County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 93. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Newton Municipal School District shall be One Hundred Nine Thousand Fifteen Dollars ($109,015.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Newton Municipal School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Newton Municipal School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 94. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the North Bolivar Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Bolivar Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Bolivar Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 95. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the North Panola School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Panola School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Panola School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 96. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the North Pike School District shall be One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Fifty Dollars ($119,050.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Pike School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Pike School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 97. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the North Tippah School District shall be One Hundred Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($103,875.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Tippah School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the North Tippah School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 98. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Noxubee County School District shall be Ninety Thousand Two Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($90,217.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Noxubee County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Noxubee County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 99. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Ocean Springs School District shall be One Hundred Fifty-eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($158,875.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Ocean Springs School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Ocean Springs School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 100. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Okolona Separate School District shall be Ninety-eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($98,615.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Okolona Separate School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Okolona Separate School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 101. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Oxford School District shall be One Hundred Forty-one Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars ($141,427.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Oxford School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Oxford School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 102. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Pascagoula School District shall be One Hundred Fifty-five Thousand Dollars ($155,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pascagoula School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pascagoula School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 103. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Pass Christian Public School District shall be One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pass Christian Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pass Christian Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 104. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Pearl Public School District shall be One Hundred Forty-three Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($143,320.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pearl Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pearl Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 105. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Pearl River County School District shall be One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pearl River County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pearl River County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 106. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Perry County School District shall be Seventy-four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-six Dollars ($74,536.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Perry County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Perry County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 107. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Petal Public School District shall be One Hundred Eighty-three Thousand Dollars ($183,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Petal Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Petal Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 108. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Philadelphia Public School District shall be One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Philadelphia Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Philadelphia Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 109. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Picayune School District shall be One Hundred Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-eight Dollars ($102,648.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Picayune School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Picayune School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 110. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Pontotoc City School District shall be One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($120,300.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pontotoc City School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pontotoc City School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 111. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Pontotoc County School District shall be One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($118,619.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pontotoc County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Pontotoc County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 112. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Poplarville Separate School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-nine Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($129,700.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Poplarville Separate School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Poplarville Separate School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 113. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Prentiss County School District shall be Eighty-one Thousand Dollars ($81,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Prentiss County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Prentiss County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 114. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Quitman Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-five Dollars ($102,435.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Quitman Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Quitman Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 115. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Quitman County School District shall be Ninety-six Thousand Three Hundred
Forty-three Dollars ($96,343.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Quitman County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Quitman County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 116. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Rankin County School District shall be One Hundred Fifty-three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-nine Dollars ($153,979.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Rankin County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Rankin County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 117. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Richton School District shall be Seventy-seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Richton School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Richton School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 118. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Scott County School District shall be One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Scott County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Scott County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 119. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Senatobia Municipal School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-six Thousand Dollars ($126,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Senatobia Municipal School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Senatobia Municipal School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 120. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Simpson County School District shall be One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($106,600.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Simpson County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Simpson County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 121. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Smith County School District shall be One Hundred One Thousand Dollars ($101,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Smith County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Smith County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 122. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the South Delta School District shall be Ninety-two Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($92,700.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Delta School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Delta School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 123. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the South Panola School District shall be One Hundred Thirty-six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($136,500.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Panola School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Panola School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 124. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the South Pike School District shall be One Hundred Thirty-two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars ($132,840.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Pike School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Pike School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 125. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the South Tippah School District shall be One Hundred One Thousand Dollars ($101,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Tippah School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the South Tippah School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 126. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Eighty-three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($183,750.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 127. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Stone County School District shall be One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred
Thirty-one Dollars ($103,431.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Stone County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Stone County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 128. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Forty-five Thousand Dollars ($145,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Sunflower County Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Sunflower County Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 129. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Tate County School District shall be One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tate County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tate County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 130. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Tishomingo County School District shall be Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tishomingo County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tishomingo County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 131. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, effective on July 1, 2016, for a period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, at such time as that may be, the salary of the Superintendent of the Tunica County School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent at the time the district was placed under conservatorship status. Neither shall the local school board authorize a salary increase for any individual selected to serve as district superintendent within the three-year period following the district's release from conservatorship after negotiating the initial salary to be paid to such persons.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tunica County School District becomes vacant during the applicable moratorium period as determined by its date of release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tunica County School District becomes vacant after the period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 132. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Tupelo Public School District shall be Two Hundred Two Thousand Seven Hundred
Thirty-eight Dollars ($202,738.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tupelo Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Tupelo Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 133. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Union County School District shall be One Hundred Eleven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-three Dollars ($111,373.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Union County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Union County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 134. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Union Public School District shall be One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Union Public School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Union Public School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 135. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Vicksburg-Warren School District shall be One Hundred Thirty-six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($136,250.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Vicksburg-Warren School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Vicksburg-Warren School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 136. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Walthall County School District shall be Ninety-five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($95,500.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Walthall County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Walthall County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 137. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Water Valley School District shall be One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Water Valley School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Water Valley School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 138. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Wayne County School District shall be One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred
Forty-eight Dollars ($104,848.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Wayne County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Wayne County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 139. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Webster County School District shall be Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Webster County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Webster County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 140. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the West Bolivar Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Bolivar Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Bolivar Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 141. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the West Jasper Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-five Dollars ($112,465.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Jasper Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Jasper Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 142. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the West Point Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($120,750.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Point Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Point Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 143. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the West Tallahatchie Consolidated School District shall be One Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($108,240.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Tallahatchie Consolidated School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the West Tallahatchie Consolidated School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 144. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Western Line School District shall be One Hundred Forty-one Thousand Fifty-five Dollars ($141,055.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Western Line School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Western Line School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 145. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Wilkinson County School District shall be Ninety-six Thousand Dollars ($96,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Wilkinson County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Wilkinson County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 146. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Winona Separate School District shall be Ninety-seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($97,500.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Winona Separate School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Winona Separate School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 147. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Yazoo City Municipal School District shall be One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Yazoo City Municipal School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Yazoo City Municipal School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 148. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any laws of the State of Mississippi to the contrary, from July 1, 2016, until June 30, 2019, the salary of the Superintendent of the Yazoo County School District shall be One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-six Dollars ($117,666.00). During this moratorium period on the superintendent's salary the local school board shall not authorize a salary increase for any individual serving in the capacity as district superintendent upon the effective date of this act.
(b) (i) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Yazoo County School District becomes vacant during the moratorium period, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent.
(ii) If by reason of resignation or termination the office of superintendent for the Yazoo County School District becomes vacant after July 1, 2019, the school board, in establishing the salary of the newly appointed or elected superintendent of schools, shall comply with the provisions of Section 37-9-37, and shall not compensate said person in an amount exceeding the salary of the immediate preceding superintendent. However, before entering into a contractual agreement for services and compensation as superintendent, the school board shall first submit the proposed salary to the State Department of Education for approval, based on factors established by the department to assess the qualifications and experience of the person selected for the office of superintendent as provided under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The State Department of Education, in addition to using the provisions of Section 37-9-37 as an indicator of administrator competencies for superintendents' salary approval, shall establish an independent rubric to calculate a school district's progressive improvement in determining the eligibility of a superintendent for a salary increase based on the recommendation submitted by the local school board, using the raw, unranked and unweighted standardized test score from all student assessments, adopted by the State Board of Education and administered in accordance with the statewide testing program established under the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972.
(3) As used in this section the term "progressive improvement" means evidence-based, empirical data that demonstrates a school district's consistent level of overall achievement from year-to-year in meeting and surpassing the benchmarks established by the State Department of Education, as determined by proficiency on statewide summative assessments, increased graduation rates, reduced dropout rates and increases in the district's accreditation rating.
SECTION 149. The moratorium on salaries imposed under the provisions of this act shall not be applicable to any school district having an accreditation accountability rating of "A" or "B," as determined by the State Department of Education, upon the effective date of this act. Such school districts shall continue to provide for the initial base salary compensation and award any salary increases to superintendents using the established criteria, respective to each such school district and its board of trustees, to determine the evaluation indicators commensurate with the approval of such salaries. However, if any such school district's accreditation and accountability ratings fall below "B," before July 1, 2019, then the provisions of this act pertaining to that respective school district shall be applicable for the remainder of the initial moratorium period, provided that the annual salary shall be capped at the amount received by the superintendent of the affected district in the scholastic year that the district's accountability rating falls below a "B" rating.
SECTION 150. Sections 1 through 150 of this act shall stand repealed on July 1, 2019.
SECTION 151. Section 37-9-33, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
37-9-33. (1) In employing
and contracting with appointed superintendents from and after July 1, 2019,
or for a period of three (3) years following release from conservatorship, at
such time as that may be unless otherwise exempted under Section 149 of this
act, principals and * * *certificated licensed employees, the school board shall
in all cases determine whether the amount of salary to be paid such
superintendent, principals and * * * licensed employees is in
compliance with the provisions of the adequate education program. No contract
shall be entered into where the salary of a superintendent, principal or * * * licensed employee is to be
paid, in whole or in part, from adequate education program funds except where
the requirements of said chapter as to the amount of such salary are fully
met. Except as otherwise provided, in determining salary increases for
superintendents, nothing herein shall be construed, however, to prohibit
any school district from increasing the salaries of appointed superintendents,
principals and * * *
licensed employees above the amounts fixed by said chapter, provided
that the amount of such increase is paid from funds available to such district
other than adequate program funds. Provided further, that school districts are
authorized, in their discretion, to negotiate the salary levels applicable to * * * licensed employees employed
after July 1, 2009, who are receiving retirement benefits from the retirement
system of another state, and the annual experience increment provided in
Section 37-19-7 shall not be applicable to any such retired * * * licensed employee. Nothing
herein shall be construed to prohibit any school district from complying with
the school district employee furlough provisions of Section 37-7-308.
(2) Each school district
shall provide an annual report to the State Department of Education on the
number of * * *
licensed and * * *
nonlicensed employees receiving a salary from the school district who
are also receiving retirement benefits from the Public Employees' Retirement System.
This report shall include the name of the employee(s), the hours per week for
which the employee is under contract and the services for which the employee is
under contract. Said required annual report shall be in a form and deadline
promulgated by the State Board of Education.
SECTION 152. Section 37-9-37, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
37-9-37. Except as otherwise provided, the amount of the salary to be paid any superintendent, principal or licensed employee shall be fixed by the school board, provided that the requirements of Chapter 19 of this title are met as to superintendents, principals and licensed employees paid in whole or in part from minimum education program funds. In employing such superintendents, principals and licensed employees and in fixing their salaries, the school boards shall take into consideration the character, professional training, experience, executive ability and teaching capacity of the licensed employee, superintendent or principal. It is the intent of the Legislature that whenever the salary of the school district superintendent is set by a school board, the board shall take into consideration the amount of money that the district spends per pupil, and shall attempt to insure that the administrative cost of the district and the amount of the salary of the superintendent are not excessive in comparison to the per pupil expenditure of the district.
SECTION 153. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2016, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2016.