When a Superintendent Signs a Contract without Board Approval

Judge’s decision pending regarding Calvert school board, executive team contracts

...“Who do you believe the contract was between? You and [Superintendent] Mr. Smith? Or you and the county board?” Chandlee asked Welsh.
“I believe Dr. Smith was actually operating for the Board of Education in terms of implementing the contract,” Welsh answered Chandlee.
“… I just don’t see in Calvert County where that authority would come from. That’s why I’m asking this question. Is it superintendent Smith’s contract with you?” Chandlee again asked Welsh.
“If it’s not him as an individual, it’s him as superintendent, and any superintendent that would have been in that position would have continued,” Welsh answered, adding that Smith’s affidavit submitted on the record said he met with the county board every year since 2009 when the contracts were put in place and discussed the contracts with board members...