It is the legal duty of the Board of Education to appoint a Superintendent 'pro tempore' by a majority vote of the Board upon determination that the Superintendent is incapacitated in such a manner that s/he is unable to perform the duties of his/her office.

The Board shall fix the compensation of the Superintendent 'pro tempore' who shall serve until the Superintendent's incapacity is removed or until the expiration of the Superintendent's contract or term of office, whichever is sooner. S/He shall perform all of the duties and functions of the Superintendent, and may be removed at any time for cause by a majority vote of the members of the Board.