§ 15-19-02 — Administration Center for distance education - Appointment and duties

The program of and all activities related to the center for distance education are the
responsibility of the director of the center for distance education and under the authority of the
superintendent of public instruction and the board. The director is appointed by and reports to
the superintendent of public instruction. The center must have a separate budget and a
separate staff from the department of public instruction who must be classified under the state
personnel merit system. The director shall carry out the responsibilities in operating the center
for distance education in the manner approved by the board, under the supervision of the
superintendent of public instruction, and compliant with requirements established by the
superintendent of public instruction and the education standards and practices board for public
school administrators and teachers.