Sec. 6. (a) A member of a standing committee of the board provided for by the board's rules shall be appointed by the president within three (3) weeks after the president's election to the office of president.

(b) Subject to the limitations in this chapter, the board may fix the salaries of each officer and employee of the board.

(c) The board in:

(1) electing and choosing a general superintendent; and

(2) employing agents and employees that the board considers necessary to conduct the business of the school city;

shall choose individuals whose qualifications peculiarly fit the positions the individuals will occupy.

(d) The board shall contract for and establish the amount of salary or compensation to be paid to each officer, agent, and employee chosen or elected by the board. The board shall adopt a compensation plan that specifies the salary range that the board considers proper, and for the purpose of establishing a compensation plan, the board may divide teachers, principals, and other employees into classes based upon efficiency, qualifications, experience, and responsibility. Each principal, teacher, or employee in a class shall receive the same regular salary given to each of the other members of the same class, subject to the provisions of this article.

(e) The board may:

(1) by rule fix the time and the number of meetings of the board, except that one (1) regular meeting must be held in each calendar month; and

(2) make, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules for:

(A) the board's own procedure; and

(B) the government and management of:

(i) the board's schools; and

(ii) property under the board's control.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-11-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.164.