The School District will develop and maintain a new superintendent mentoring program that satisfies the requirements established by State law. The program will be required for all individuals who are in the first school year of employment as a superintendent in Illinois, if employment began on or after July 1, 2009, and have not previously served as a school district superintendent in the State. Any individual who has previously served as an assistant superintendent for this District for five (5) or more years with an administrator's certificate and who, on or after July 1, 2009 begins serving as the superintendent in this District may participate in the program. The new superintendent shall participate in the program for the duration of his/her first two (2) school years as a superintendent and must complete the program in accordance with the requirements established by the State Board of Education by rule.

A recognized mentor is an individual who has been an Illinois superintendent for three (3) or more years and has completed mentor training. The mentor will assist the new superintendent in the development of his/her professional growth and will provide guidance during the new superintendent's first two (2) years of service.

A mentor will be assigned to a new superintendent based on the following factors:

The new superintendent shall identify areas for improvement and professional growth in collaboration with the mentor.

Each mentor and new superintendent should complete a survey of progress on Form 1225 F1 by May 15th of the school year.

105 ILCS 5/2-3.53b

Adopted 12/14/09