Chapter 390. Rules Governing Division Superintendent of Schools
8VAC20-390-10. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §I, eff. September 1, 1980; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 7, eff. January 1, 2026.
8VAC20-390-20. Part-time service as school principal.
The division superintendent of schools, on a part-time basis, may with the consent of the Board of Education serve as school principal.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §II, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-30. Acting superintendents.
In case of a vacancy occurring during the regular four-year term of office of the division superintendent, an acting superintendent shall be designated by the school board or boards to serve until the newly appointed superintendent assumes office. The local school board or boards may compensate such acting superintendent from local funds and such board or boards may provide necessary traveling expenses.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §III, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-40. Observing regulations; making annual and special reports.
It shall be the duty of each division superintendent to observe such directions and regulations as the Superintendent of Public Instruction or Board of Education may prescribe and to make special reports to the Superintendent whenever required.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §IV, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-50. School accounts.
It shall be the duty of the division superintendent to inspect the accounts of the clerk of the school board from time to time during the year and see that such accounts are kept correctly and that all school funds are properly applied.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §V, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-60. Distribution of state reports, forms, laws, and regulations.
Superintendents shall distribute promptly all reports, forms, laws, and regulations which may be received from the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in accordance with his directions.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §VI, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-70. Explanation of school system; enforcement of school laws, regulations, etc.
Superintendents shall explain the school system and give information about it on all suitable occasions, and shall make certain that all school laws and regulations are strictly enforced and that the decisions of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and of the Board of Education are complied with. When such decisions are not complied with, the division superintendent shall inform the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §VII, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-80. Inspection and supervision of schools.
It shall be the duty of the division superintendent to visit and inspect each school in his division. He shall inquire into all matters relating to the management of the school, the course of study, method of instruction, and use of textbooks, and shall give particular attention to the conditions of the school buildings.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §VIII, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-90. Supervision of teachers.
The division superintendent shall see to it that teachers discharge faithfully the duties assigned to them, and any neglect or violation by teachers of any of the laws or regulations shall be promptly reported to the school board with recommendations for appropriate action.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §IX, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-100. Condemnation of school buildings.
The superintendent shall have authority to condemn school buildings, as provided by law, when such school buildings are not safe and may endanger the health of pupils.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §X, eff. September 1, 1980.
8VAC20-390-110. Promotion of improvement and efficiency of school personnel; promotion of appreciation, etc. of education.
It shall be the duty of superintendents to promote the improvement and efficiency of teachers and other school personnel by all appropriate methods. They shall also endeavor by all appropriate means to promote an appreciation and desire for education among the people.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-59, 22.1-60, and 22.1-70 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR270-01-0038 §XI, eff. September 1, 1980.