--- ## title: Final -02.26 Edina Superintendent Contract 2026-2029 --- ## EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The School Board of Independent School District No. 273, Edina Public School (“District”) enters into this Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) with Dr. Daniel Bittman (“Superintendent”), a legally qualified and licensed superintendent, who agrees to perform the duties of superintendent for the District. The District and Superintendent intend that all terms and conditions of the Superintendent's employment in the position of Superintendent are governed solely by this Agreement. This Agreement is entered into between the District and Superintendent in conformance with Minn. Stat. §123B.143, subd.1. The District and Superintendent agree as follows: ## I. LICENSURE AND DUTIES A. The Superintendent must hold throughout the life of this Agreement a valid and appropriate license to perform duties as a superintendent in the State of Minnesota. B. The Superintendent has charge of the administration of the schools and district under the direction of the School Board. The Superintendent is the chief executive officer of the District. As its chief executive officer, the Superintendent's duties include, but are not limited to: (1) directing and assigning all district employees under the Superintendent's supervision; (2) selecting, and structuring the administrative and supervisory employees, including instructional and operational, as serves the District, subject to the approval of the School Board; (3) suggesting district policies to the School Board; (4) serving as an ex-officio member of the School Board and a member on all School Board committees; (5) providing administrative recommendations on items before the School Board and its committees; (6) performing all duties incident to the office of the Superintendent; and (7) other duties as prescribed by the School Board. The Superintendent shall have the right to attend all School Board meetings and all School Board and citizen committee meetings. C. The Superintendent must comply with all state laws, federal laws, and district policies, as established by the entity and as may be established or amended by the entity. D. Attendance is an essential job function of the position of the superintendent. E. The position of the superintendent has exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. ## II. DURATION, EXPIRATION, TERMINATION, AND CONTINGENCY A. Term. This Agreement is for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029. This Agreement remains in full force and effect unless modified in writing by mutual consent of the School Board and the Superintendent, or unless terminated as provided herein. B. Subsequent Contract. The School Board will take action to determine and notify the Superintendent whether to offer the Superintendent a subsequent contract by October 1 of the contract year in which the Superintendent will conclude his service. C…