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for School Law Bulletin Vol. 31 Issue 2 & 3, Spring/Summer 2000
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North Carolina does not have a standardized superintendent's contract because of the diversity of school boards, communities, and superintendents. There are a number of options that may by considered in contract negotiations between a school board and prospective superintendent. McColl discusses sixteen, including superintendent duties and authority, salary and other income-related provisions, and performance evaluation.
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The suicide rate among adolescents is increasing, and families often sue school systems, holding them responsible. To date no North Carolina state court has held a school system liable for a student's suicide. However, the possibility exists. Cafaro discusses some of the significant school liability issues, including negligence.
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Suicide is the third leading cause of death among North Carolina's young adults. Gamble discusses the need for schools to have a crisis management policy dealing with student suicides and considers steps schools might take toward addressing the issue, like having safe school plans. Also included is a partial bibliography on student suicide and web sites.
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Joyce discusses two North Carolina General Statutes, 115C-45(c) and 115C-305, that relate to appeals made by school employees to local boards of education and the law regarding grievance procedures.